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noun
1.
a low, strong cart without fixed sides, for carrying heavy loads.
2.
a sledge or sled.
3.
any vehicle, as a truck, used to haul goods, especially one used to carry heavy loads.
verb (used with object)
4.
to convey on a dray.
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Drays
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
verb (used without object)
5.
to drive or operate a dray, especially as an occupation.
6.
to convey goods by dray, especially locally or for short distances.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English draye sledge; compare Old English draeg- (in drægnet dragnet), akin to dragan to draw
1325–75; Middle English draye sledge; compare Old English draeg- (in drægnet dragnet), akin to dragan to draw
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dray
mid-14c., M.E. derivative of O.E. dragan "to draw," originally meaning a cart without wheels that has to be "dragged" (cf. O.N. draga "timber dragged behind a horse"); see drag.
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