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Drayton

American  
[dreyt-n] / ˈdreɪt n /

noun

  1. Michael, 1563–1631, English poet.

  2. William Henry, 1742–1779, American member of Continental Congress, 1778–79.


Drayton British  
/ ˈdreɪtən /

noun

  1. Michael. 1563–1631, English poet. His work includes odes and pastorals, and Poly-Olbion (1613–22), on the topography of England

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“We appreciate the strong cooperation from Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. throughout this process,” Tom Kunesh, Whatcom County’s food safety program supervisor, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The recalled seafood was harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. and the Lummi Indian Business Council in Drayton Harbor in Whatcom County, Wash. The contaminated shellfish was sold between Feb. 13 and March 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley, former Chief Justice Drayton Nabers, and several former judges and prosecutors submitted briefs to the circuit court or wrote editorials supporting a new trial for Johnson.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

Mr Fendrix, who grew up near Market Drayton, said an opportunity to work on the film had come in the pandemic.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024

It seemed barely possible that he could have been in Little Drayton an hour ago.

From Mr. Marx's Secret by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

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