Queen of the May n. = May Queen, n.; formerly also †Queen of May, †Lady of the May (cf. May-lady, n.). Similarly Lord (also King) of (the) May n. =…
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释义 | society > leisure > social event > festive occasion > persons and characters > [noun] > presiding > at May-day festivities (6) Queen of the May1506 Queen of the May n. = May Queen, n.; formerly also †Queen of May, †Lady of the May (cf. May-lady, n.). Similarly Lord (also King) of (the) May n. =… May King1519 = King of the May n. at phrases 2. May-lady1564 = May Queen, n. Also: a puppet in a May game (see quot. 1802). May-lord1576 A young man chosen to preside over the traditional celebrations of May (latterly spec. those held on May Day), or of springtime. Lord (also King) of (the) May1577 Queen of the May n. = May Queen, n.; formerly also †Queen of May, †Lady of the May (cf. May-lady, n.). Similarly Lord (also King) of (the) May n. =… May Queen1600 A girl or young woman who is chosen to preside over May Day festivities as a queen, usually being gaily dressed and crowned with flowers. |
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