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Pronunciation: [dɹˈe͡ɪmən] (IPA)

Drayman is a term used to describe someone who drives or operates a dray, a type of low, flatbed wagon used for carrying goods. While not a very common term today, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe someone who performs similar tasks. These include teamster, carter, wagoner, cartman and haulier. All of these terms refer to someone who is responsible for transporting goods using a wagon or cart. While the specific type of vehicle may vary, the key job duties are the same, including loading and unloading cargo, caring for the animals or vehicles used, and safely transporting items from one location to another.
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Second, I'm going to send a Drayman to get my trunk and take it to Walden.
"A Daughter of the Land"
Gene Stratton-Porter
She paid the Drayman, opened her trunk, and put away her dresses, laying out all the things which needed washing; then she bathed, put on heavy shoes, and old skirt and waist, and crossing the road sat in a secluded place in the ravine and looked stupidly at the water.
"A Daughter of the Land"
Gene Stratton-Porter
We sat down to dinner at 2 P.M., but were soon interrupted by an indignant Drayman, who came to complain of a military outrage.
"Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863"
Arthur J. L. (Lieut.-Col.) Fremantle

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