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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Dramatis Personae :: Dramatis personae () The actors in a drama or play.
Cantata :: Cantata (n.) A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody..
Extravaganza :: Extravaganza (n.) A composition, as in music, or in the drama, designed to produce effect by its wild irregularity; esp., a musical caricature..
Atellan :: Atellan (n.) A farcical drama performed at Atella.
Theatricals :: Theatricals (n. pl.) Dramatic performances; especially, those produced by amateurs..
Taster :: Taster (n.) That in which, or by which, anything is tasted, as, a dram cup, a cheese taster, or the like..
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..
Comedietta :: Comedietta (n.) A dramatic sketch; a brief comedy.
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..
Thespian :: Thespian (a.) Of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art..
Drama :: Drama (n.) A series of real events invested with a dramatic unity and interest.
Role :: Role (n.) A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the role of philanthropist..
Dramatizing :: Dramatizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dramatiz.
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..
Grogshop :: Grogshop (n.) A shop or room where strong liquors are sold and drunk; a dramshop.
Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A drama exemplifying a proverb.
Dramshop :: Dramshop (n.) A shop or barroom where spirits are sold by the dram.
Puppet :: Puppet (n.) A similar figure moved by the hand or by a wire in a mock drama; a marionette; a wooden actor in a play.
Fable :: Fable (n.) The plot, story, or connected series of events, forming the subject of an epic or dramatic poem..
Stage :: Stage (n.) The floor for scenic performances; hence, the theater; the playhouse; hence, also, the profession of representing dramatic compositions; the drama, as acted or exhibited..
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