drayage









drayage


drayage [drey-ij] ExamplesWord Origin noun

  1. conveyance by dray.
  2. a charge made for it.

Origin of drayage An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; dray + -age Examples from the Web for drayage Historical Examples of drayage

  • This, known as ‘drayage equalization,’ was claimed by competitors to be in the nature of a rebate to secure business.

    Railroads: Rates and Regulations

    William Z. Ripley

  • The other was so far from the heart of the city that the drayage expenses were an important item.

    Railroads: Rates and Regulations

    William Z. Ripley

  • By this means much expense in the matter of drayage, handling and commissions is saved.

    Railroads: Rates and Regulations

    William Z. Ripley

  • In the United States such service is charged in addition, either as drayage or express.

    Railroads: Rates and Regulations

    William Z. Ripley

  • One, issued by a baker, represented “twenty-five cents in drayage or confectionary,” at the option of the holder.

    The Secret Service.

    Albert D. Richardson

  • British Dictionary definitions for drayage drayage noun

    1. US
      1. the act of transporting something a short distance by lorry or other vehicle
      2. the charge made for such a transport

    Word Origin and History for drayage n.

    1791, “conveyance by dray,” from dray + -age. Later also in reference to the fee for such.

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