Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dram]
- /dræm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dram]
- /dræm/
Definitions of dramming word
- noun dramming Measurements. a unit of apothecaries' weight, equal to 60 grains, or 1/8 (0.125) ounce (3.89 grams). 1/16 (0.0625) ounce, avoirdupois weight (27.34 grains; 1.77 grams). Abbreviation: dr., dr. 1
- noun dramming fluid dram. 1
- noun dramming a small drink of liquor. 1
- noun dramming a small quantity of anything. 1
- verb without object dramming Archaic. to drink drams; tipple. 1
- verb with object dramming Archaic. to ply with drink. 1
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Origin of dramming
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English dramme, assimilated variant of dragme < Old French < Late Latin dragma, Latin drachma drachma
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Parts of speech for Dramming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dramming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
dramming usage trend in Literature
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