draying
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of draying
Example Sentences
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Hen Cody, who had done all of Molly Brandeis's draying, sat, in unaccustomed black, next to Mayor A. J. Dawes.
From Fanny Herself by Ferber, Edna
"And you'll see the culls draying on the streets of San Francisco," Dick answered.
From The Little Lady of the Big House by London, Jack
He soon owned his horse and did the draying for the hotel.
From The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation by Nation, Carry Amelia
Why, there was a single gentleman connected with the draying business.
From The Four Million by Henry, O.
We are unusually unfortunate in the matter of firing; most stations have a bush near to the homestead, or greater facilities for draying than we possess.
From Station Life in New Zealand by Barker, Lady (Mary Anne)
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