Advertisement

Advertisement

Drayton

[ dreyt-n ]

noun

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


Drayton

/ ˈdreɪtən /

noun

  1. DraytonMichael15631631MEnglishWRITING: poet Michael. 1563–1631, English poet. His work includes odes and pastorals, and Poly-Olbion (1613–22), on the topography of England
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Example Sentences

Empathy is the cornerstone philosophy of Ashoka, given that, as Drayton says, it’s impossible to do social good without understanding the problems that people face.

From Quartz

Drayton and Sayres were imprisoned for four years until President Millard Fillmore pardoned them.

Drayton's contemporary writes the greatest pick-up lines of all time.

Two servants of Paston, attempting to keep a court at Drayton in their master's name, were carried off by force.

One day Paston's men made a raid upon Drayton, and carried off seventy-seven head of cattle.

As Mrs. Drayton listened her white face grew whiter, and she began to tremble.

Nothing but morbid fancy makes you imagine you are in any way responsible for—Drayton's death.

The happiness of your whole life is at stake, and I want you to be brave—it is now or never with Mr. Thomas Drayton.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


draymandrch.