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dray·age

 (drā′ĭj)
n.
1. Transport by dray.
2. A charge for transport by dray.
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drayage

(ˈdreɪɪdʒ)
n
(Commerce)
a. the act of transporting something a short distance by lorry or other vehicle
b. the charge made for such a transport
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dray•age

(ˈdreɪ ɪdʒ)

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

the fee charged for the use of a dray.
See also: Dues and Payment
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