May
properNoun
/meɪ/
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- The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
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maj,
blomstermånad
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- A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
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Maj,
May
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may
verb
/meɪ/
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- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
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kunna,
få,
kan
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- (subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
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må
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- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
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må,
kan,
kanske
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