Definition

A person who drives a cart or vehicle used for transporting heavy loads, especially goods.

Example

The drayman delivered the barrels of beer to the brewery.

Conversation

I saw a drayman delivering goods in our neighborhood yesterday.

Oh really? I didn't know they still used drays for deliveries.

Yeah, it was interesting to see how they work.

I bet! It must be tough being a drayman in this day and age.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Drayman** → The word 'drayman' is formed from 'dray' (from Middle English *dray*, meaning a type of cart or wagon) and 'man' (meaning a person). A drayman is a person who drives a dray, typically used for transporting goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dray' as a type of cart and 'man' as a person who drives it — that's why a drayman is someone who drives a cart.

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