Definition for GRAM

GRAM, n. [Fr. gramme, from Gr. γραμμα, whence γραμμαριον, the twenty fourth part of an ounce.]

In the new system of French weights, the unity of weights. It is the weight of a quantity of distilled water equal to a cubic centimeter, or 18 grains 841/10000 French, or du poids de marc, equal to 15.444 grains troy. Lunier.

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