scru·ple (skr  p l)n. 1. An uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action. 2. A unit of apothecary weight that is equal to about 1.3 grams, or 20 grains. 3. A minute part or amount. |
scruple
[skro̅o̅′pəl]
Etymology: L, scrupulus, small stone
a measure of weight in the apothecaries' system equal to 20 grains or 1.296 g. See also apothecaries' weight, metric system.
scruple
a unit of weight of the apothecaries' system, equal to 20 grains; the equivalent of 1.296 g.
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