Where does “drachma” come from?

drachma (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek δραχμή, from Ancient Greek δράσσομαι, from Proto-Indo-European dreǵʰ- — to be unwilling, vexed.

drachma (Latin): drachma

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	δραχμή	drachma; drachm
2	Ancient Greek	δράσσομαι	to grasp, take handfuls; I hold, seize; to hold,...
3	Proto-Indo-European	dreǵʰ-	to be unwilling, vexed

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