Drayton

[dreyt-n]

noun

Michael,1563–1631, English poet.

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

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Contemporary Examples of drayton

Drayton's contemporary writes the greatest pick-up lines of all time.
Five Poems of Passion
Paul Muldoon
February 14, 2009

Historical Examples of drayton

Mrs. Drayton's further hopes and fears were lost in the bustle of the court.
A Son of Hagar
Sir Hall Caine
"I think you are a good woman, Mrs. Drayton," said the magistrate.
A Son of Hagar
Sir Hall Caine
"I wish to see Mrs. Drayton," she said, when the door was opened by an elderly person.
A Son of Hagar
Sir Hall Caine
Drayton rose, smiled broadly, bowed to the witness, and resumed his seat.
A Son of Hagar
Sir Hall Caine
Then tell the court how you came to identify the defendant as Drayton.
A Son of Hagar
Sir Hall Caine

British Dictionary definitions for drayton

Drayton

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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