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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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May-day, n. Also: Meday. [Late ME. (1438) and e.m.E. Mayday.] The first day of May. —1500
Aberd. B. Rec. in Mill Mediæv. Plays 134.
One May day the ȝere forsaid —1668 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds I. 374.
[7 years from] May day [first] 1673 Ib. 486.
Meday 1679 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 310.
