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

2. (n.) A maiden.

3. (n.) The fifth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.

4. (n.) The early part or springtime of life.

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

6. (n.) The merrymaking of May Day.