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. Michael. 1563–1631, English poet. His work includes odes and pastorals, and Poly-Olbion (1613–22), on the topography of England

Example Sentences

The men tried to get into the Crowne Plaza in Stockley Road in West Drayton through a rear entrance and damaged security fences, according to the Met.

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The 15-year-old, from near Market Drayton in Shropshire, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to possessing a butterfly knife, a stun gun, a baton and crossbow without supervision in November.

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More than 1,000 plants were being grown in 18 different rooms in the five-bedroom houses in Mill Road, in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire.

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The logistics firm is part of the Müller group with its headquarters in Market Drayton.

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

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