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

Empathy is the cornerstone philosophy of Ashoka, given that, as Drayton says, it’s impossible to do social good without understanding the problems that people face.

From Quartz

Drayton and Sayres were imprisoned for four years until President Millard Fillmore pardoned them.

From Washington Post

Drayton's contemporary writes the greatest pick-up lines of all time.

From The Daily Beast

Two servants of Paston, attempting to keep a court at Drayton in their master's name, were carried off by force.

From Project Gutenberg

One day Paston's men made a raid upon Drayton, and carried off seventy-seven head of cattle.

From Project Gutenberg

As Mrs. Drayton listened her white face grew whiter, and she began to tremble.

From Project Gutenberg

Nothing but morbid fancy makes you imagine you are in any way responsible for—Drayton's death.

From Project Gutenberg

The happiness of your whole life is at stake, and I want you to be brave—it is now or never with Mr. Thomas Drayton.

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