Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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drachm | Yes | No | No | No |
scruple | Yes | No | Yes | No |
drachm (noun) | scruple (noun) |
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a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains | an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action |
a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce | uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety) |
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters | a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains |
drachm (verb) | scruple (verb) |
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have doubts about | |
raise scruples | |
hesitate on moral grounds |