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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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May(i)ng, vbl. n. [e.m.E. mayeng (Malory).] Sporting and rejoicing as in May, celebration of the month of May; participation in May festivities. — c1508 Ch. & M. Prints vi. a, Title.
Here begynnys the mayng or disport of Chaucer c1515 Asl. MS. I. xv.
Maying 1600 Errol Par. Rec. in Mill Mediæv. Plays 244.
That thair be no maying nor profanatioun off the Sabboth be Maies in na tyme cuming
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