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Webster 1913 Edition


Obole

Ob′ole

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
obole
. See
Obolus
.]
(Old Pharm.)
A weight of twelve grains; or, according to some, of ten grains, or half a scruple.
[Written also
obol
.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Obole

OB'OLE

,
Noun.
[L. obolus.] In pharmacy, the weight of ten grains or half a scruple.