I. ˈmā noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French mai, from Latin Maius, from Maia, Roman goddess
Date: 12th century
1. : the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar
2. often not capitalized : the early vigorous blooming part of human life : prime
3. : the festivities of May Day
4. not capitalized
a. : green or flowering branches used for May Day decorations
b. : a plant that yields may: as
(1) : hawthorn
(2) : a spring-flowering spirea
II. ˈmā biographical name
Sir Thomas Erskine 1815-1886 1st Baron Farn·bor·ough ˈfärn-ˌbər-ə, -ˌbə-rə, -b(ə-)rə English jurist