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"May" Definition

noun

Chiefly British The blossoms of the hawthorn.
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar.
The early vigorous blooming part of human life.
The festivities of May Day.
Green or flowering branches used for May Day decorations.

auxiliary-verb

To be allowed or permitted to: May I take a swim? Yes, you may.
To be obliged; must. Used in statutes, deeds, and other legal documents. See Usage Note at can1.
Used to express a desire or fervent wish: Long may he live!.
Used to express contingency, purpose, or result in clauses introduced by that or so that: expressing ideas so that the average person may understand.
Used to indicate a certain measure of likelihood or possibility: It may rain this afternoon.

verbal auxiliary

Have the ability to.
Have permission to be free to.

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