drayman

[drey-muh n]

noun, plural dray·men.

Origin of drayman

First recorded in 1575–85; dray + man¹

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It is generally I who play the drayman, because of the strength of my vocal organs.
The Nabob
Alphonse Daudet
Well, M. Passajon, how long is it since the affair of the drayman?
The Nabob
Alphonse Daudet
I am generally selected for the drayman's part, because of my voice.
The Nabob, Volume 1 (of 2)
Alphonse Daudet
Just then, Sidney observed a drayman coming toward the freight house.
The Forged Note
Oscar Micheaux
Bat was not there, but the drayman was, and also the digger.
Lost Lenore
Charles Beach

1580s, from dray + man (n.).