(Luke 15:8,9) 2 Macc 4:19; 10:20; 12:43, a Greek silver coin, varying in weight on account of the use of different talents. In Luke denarii (Authorized Version "piece of silver") seem to be intended. [Money; Silver]
·noun A <<Drachma>>. II. Drachm ·noun ·same·as <<Dram>>. ...
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