Lexicon:Modern/Droef
| Droef | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɾɔɪf/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Middle Drōpē, from Proto dropi (drop) |
| Related words | Does, Taes, Flaesk |
Droef — the finest unit of volume. One five-hundred-and-twelfth of a Flaesk, about 2 milliliters.
Notes
8 Droef = 1 Does. The measures step by eight throughout. Used for medical dosing and for anything a physician or an apothecary must get exactly right.