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. DraytonMichael15631631MEnglishWRITING: poet Michael. 1563–1631, English poet. His work includes odes and pastorals, and Poly-Olbion (1613–22), on the topography of England

Example Sentences

The CMA had said there were no concerns about a monopoly nationally, but feared the deal could lead to higher prices and lower-quality homes for buyers in an area around Whitchurch, including Nantwich, Ellesmere and Market Drayton.

From BBC

Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton Jr., served that role in the seminal hip-hop group Public Enemy before emerging as a reality star in the aughts via Season 3 of “The Surreal Life,” from which spun off “Strange Love,” where he romanced Brigitte Nielsen, and MTV’s “Flavor of Love.”

From Salon

The CMA said its concerns involve an 11-mile area which included Nantwich, Ellesmere and Market Drayton but it was not concerned on a national level.

From BBC

As part of the agreement, Flav, whose real name is William Drayton, will make an undisclosed financial contribution to the women’s team, appear at USA Water Polo events and leverage his massive social media presence to publicize the sport.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2018, Adele became an ordained minister so she could officiate at the wedding of bestie Alan Carr — the comic and broadcaster whom she stayed with after the 2011 release of “21” — and Paul Drayton, who at the time had been together for eight years.

From Los Angeles Times