Drayton

[ dreyt-n ]

/ ˈdreɪt n /

noun

Michael,1563–1631, English poet.

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

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Examples from the Web for drayton

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"I wish to see Mrs. Drayton," she said, when the door was opened by an elderly person.
A Son of Hagar|Sir Hall Caine
I do mind rather for Drayton's sake, though I don't suppose he cares, either.
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Mrs. Drayton was backing out of the room with a pallid face, and twitching at the string of her apron.
A Son of Hagar|Sir Hall Caine

Then he halted to where Drayton stood with outstretched arm.
A Son of Hagar|Sir Hall Caine
Life flowed along in its customary channels with little of incident for Peggy and her mother after the departure of Drayton.
Peggy Owen Patriot|Lucy Foster Madison

British Dictionary definitions for drayton

Drayton

/ (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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