/dray/ , n.
1. a low, strong cart without fixed sides, for carrying heavy loads.
2. a sledge or sled.
3. any vehicle, as a truck, used to haul goods, esp. one used to carry heavy loads.
v.t.
4. to convey on a dray.
v.i.
5. to drive or operate a dray, esp. as an occupation.
6. to convey goods by dray, esp. locally or for short distances.
[ 1325-75; ME draye sledge; cf. OE draeg- (in draegnet dragnet), akin to dragan to DRAW ]