Mayfestn.

Brit.

/ˈmeɪfɛst/, U.S.

/ˈmeɪˌfɛst/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding; probably modelled on a German lexical item. Etymons: May n.², fest n.

Etymology: < May n.² + fest n., probably after German Maifest (earlier †Maienfest, late 18th cent.).

A celebration or other public festivity held in May.

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1968 Bennington (Vermont) Banner 19 Apr. 12/2 (headline) Concert favorites to be played at Mayfest symphony performance.

1983 Guardian 12 May 10/3 One aspect of this first Mayfest in Glasgow which gives cause for satisfaction is the overall high attendance figure.

1995 San Diego Union-Tribune (Electronic ed.) 16 July e5 The Tulsa Mayfest, modeled after the festival here [i.e. in Oklahoma City].

1999 Ottawa Sun (Nexis) 28 May 5 Ottawa Mayfest '99, Hintonburg Community Centre.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	mayfest
释义	Mayfestn. Brit. /ˈmeɪfɛst/, U.S. /ˈmeɪˌfɛst/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding; probably modelled on a German lexical item. Etymons: May n.², fest n. Etymology: < May n.² + fest n., probably after German Maifest (earlier †Maienfest, late 18th cent.). A celebration or other public festivity held in May. ΚΠ 1968 Bennington (Vermont) Banner 19 Apr. 12/2 (headline) Concert favorites to be played at Mayfest symphony performance. 1983 Guardian 12 May 10/3 One aspect of this first Mayfest in Glasgow which gives cause for satisfaction is the overall high attendance figure. 1995 San Diego Union-Tribune (Electronic ed.) 16 July e5 The Tulsa Mayfest, modeled after the festival here [i.e. in Oklahoma City]. 1999 Ottawa Sun (Nexis) 28 May 5 Ottawa Mayfest '99, Hintonburg Community Centre. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1968
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