May

pn//meɪ//

maj, blomstermånad, Maj, May, kunna, få, kan, må, kanske

  1. The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

  2. A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.

  3. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]

  4. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]

  5. (subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]

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