draying
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of draying
Example Sentences
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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
Then follows the draying of the wool to port, and the bullocks come in for their full share of work.
From A First Year in Canterbury Settlement by Butler, Samuel
I did some draying too and a lot of concreting too.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 3 by Work Projects Administration
L. V. Wyckoff, the father of Van Wyckoff, who was sheriff of the county for many years, did considerable hauling and draying.
From Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound by Denny, Emily Inez
As railroad and shipping difficulties increased the Hubbell draying business waxed prosperous.
From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna
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