What is another word for Maying?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

Maying is an archaic term used to describe the act of going out into the countryside in the month of May to celebrate the arrival of spring. This old English custom has given rise to various synonyms over the years, including May Day, May Festival, May-time, and Beltane. Other lesser-known synonyms include Walpurgis Night, Roodmas, and Calan Mai. Each of these terms has its own unique history and cultural significance, but all share the same basic meaning of rejoicing in the arrival of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. Today, Maying is still celebrated in many parts of the world, often with traditional dances, games, and feasts.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Maying

This time it was Nevin's "Oh That We Two Were Maying."
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Pauline Lester
Is the Maying over?
"The Ship of Stars"
Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
It had been a grand Maying-all the boys and girls in the parish-with the hal-an-tow, of course-such dancing!
"The Ship of Stars"
Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Famous quotes with Maying

  • Oh that we two were Maying.
    Charles Kingsley

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