The traditional celebrations of May Day or of the month of May; participation in these; frequently in to go (also ride,etc.) a (also †on) maying. (In…
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| 释义 | society > leisure > social event > festive occasion > specific festivities > [noun] > festivities associated with May-day (11) maying1386 The traditional celebrations of May Day or of the month of May; participation in these; frequently in to go (also ride,etc.) a (also †on) maying. (In… May1515 The festivities of May Day (see May Day, n.1). Now rare except in Queen of the May n. at phrases 2. May game1519 In singular. A performance or entertainment which traditionally forms part of the celebrations of May (latterly spec. those held on May Day), or… Beltane1771 An ancient Scottish and Irish festival celebrated on May Day, at which great bonfires were lit on hilltops. Now also: a modern (esp. neopagan)… Subcategories:— maypole (3) — fire (1) — branch (3) |
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