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Drayton

American

[drayt-n] / ˈdreɪt n /

noun

Michael, 1563–1631, English poet.
William Henry, 1742–1779, American member of Continental Congress, 1778–79.

Drayton British

/ ˈdreɪtən /

noun

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

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James Drayton is socially gauche but academically gifted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

“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 actor played Leroy Lahey, the father of the movie’s protagonist, Drayton, played by Noah Beck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026

It is unclear what damage has been caused by the fires, but Australia's Deputy Incident Controller Alistair Drayton, said he had "anecdotal evidence" that some homes had been lost.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026

There is an inn in Little Drayton kept by a man named Hart, and Cecil and de Cartienne go there—sometimes.

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

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