Definition of dram

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Dram (n.) A weight; in Apothecaries' weight, one eighth part of an ounce, or sixty grains; in Avoirdupois weight, one sixteenth part of an ounce, or 27.34375 grains..

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Action :: Action (n.) The event or connected series of events, either real or imaginary, forming the subject of a play, poem, or other composition; the unfolding of the drama of events..
Situation :: Situation (n.) Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene..
Monologue :: Monologue (n.) A dramatic composition for a single performer.
Tetralogy :: Tetralogy (n.) A group or series of four dramatic pieces, three tragedies and one satyric, or comic, piece (or sometimes four tragedies), represented consequently on the Attic stage at the Dionysiac festival..
Dramaturgic :: Dramaturgic (a.) Relating to dramaturgy.
Dramaturgy :: Dramaturgy (n.) The art of dramatic composition and representation.
Taster :: Taster (n.) That in which, or by which, anything is tasted, as, a dram cup, a cheese taster, or the like..
Perform :: Perform (v. t.) To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.
Act :: Act (v. t.) To perform, as an actor; to represent dramatically on the stage..
Corypheus :: Corypheus (n.) The conductor, chief, or leader of the dramatic chorus; hence, the chief or leader of a party or interest..
Dramatis Personae :: Dramatis personae () The actors in a drama or play.
Imbroglio :: Imbroglio (n.) An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction..
Costume :: Costume (n.) A character dress, used at fancy balls or for dramatic purposes..
Melodramatist :: Melodramatist (n.) One who acts in, or writes, melodramas..
Dramatization :: Dramatization (n.) Act of dramatizing.
Odeon :: Odeon (n.) A kind of theater in ancient Greece, smaller than the dramatic theater and roofed over, in which poets and musicians submitted their works to the approval of the public, and contended for prizes; -- hence, in modern usage, the name of a hall for musical or dramatic performances..
Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy..
Opera :: Opera (n.) The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music..
Dram :: Dram (n.) As much spirituous liquor as is usually drunk at once; as, a dram of brandy; hence, a potation or potion; as, a dram of poison..
Drachm :: Drachm (n.) Same as Dram.
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