May

An auxiliary verb qualifyng the meaning of another verb, by expressing: (a) Ability, competency, or possibility; -- now oftener expressed by can.

A maiden.

The fifth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.

The early part or springtime of life.

The flowers of the hawthorn; -- so called from their time of blossoming; also, the hawthorn.

The merrymaking of May Day.

the month following April and preceding June

thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America