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Meaning of 'may' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . May [ n.]
- A maiden.
- The fifth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
- The early part or springtime of life.
- The flowers of the hawthorn; -- so called from their time of blossoming; also, the hawthorn.
- The merrymaking of May Day.
2 . May [ v.]
- An auxiliary verb qualifyng the meaning of another verb, by expressing: (a) Ability, competency, or possibility; -- now oftener expressed by can.

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