draying
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of draying
Example Sentences
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Why, there was a single gentleman connected with the draying business.
From The Four Million by O. Henry
He soon owned his horse and did the draying for the hotel.
From The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation by Carry Amelia Nation
Orson J. loathed tea; and the early draying business had somewhat unfitted his sturdy legs for the lighter movements of the dance.
From Gigolo by Edna Ferber
We are unusually unfortunate in the matter of firing; most stations have a bush near to the homestead, or greater facilities for draying than we possess.
From Station Life in New Zealand by Lady (Mary Anne) Barker
I did some draying too and a lot of concreting too.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 3 by Work Projects Administration
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