drayage [drey-ij] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- conveyance by dray.
- 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.
Albert D. Richardson
British Dictionary definitions for drayage drayage noun
- US
- the act of transporting something a short distance by lorry or other vehicle
- 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.