drachm

noun

1
2
chiefly British : dram entry 1

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English dragme — more at dram entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of drachm was in the 14th century

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“Drachm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drachm. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

drachm

variant of dram

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