Drayton

American

[dreyt-n] / ˈdreɪt n /

noun

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

Drayton British

/ 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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“We appreciate the strong cooperation from Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. throughout this process,” Tom Kunesh, Whatcom County’s food safety program supervisor, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The actor played Leroy Lahey, the father of the movie’s protagonist, Drayton, played by Noah Beck.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

"My journey began at Drayton Green, in Ealing, London," said Eesa Ashraf, 21, who heard about the project from a friend.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

Former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley, former Chief Justice Drayton Nabers, and several former judges and prosecutors submitted briefs to the circuit court or wrote editorials supporting a new trial for Johnson.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

Thence at the dispersal of that great collection it passed to Drayton, having been purchased by Sir Robert Peel, and has lately found a final home at Pittsburg.

From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose

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