dram

(drăm)

1. Abbr. dr.
   a. A unit of weight in the U.S. Customary System equal to ¹/₁₆ of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams).
   b. A unit of apothecary weight equal to ¹/₈ of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams). See Table at measurement.
2. a. A small draft: took a dram of brandy.
   b. A small amount; a bit: not a dram of compassion.

(dräm)

(dēˈrămˌ)