drayage

American

[drey-ij] / ˈdreɪ ɪdʒ /

noun

conveyance by dray.
a charge made for it.

drayage British

/ ˈdreɪɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act of transporting something a short distance by lorry or other vehicle
2. the charge made for such a transport

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Etymology

Origin of drayage

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; dray + -age

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