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Definition of May 1

1. Noun. Observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of spring; observed in Russia and related countries in honor of labor.

Lexicographical Neighbors of May 1

Literary usage of May 1

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Index of Economic Material in Documents of the States of the United States by Adelaide Rosalia Hasse (1907)
"1866/7 may 1-Feb. 1 In Acts, Resolves, etc. Jan. 1867, doc. 12. ... A. Parker. t This report coven may 1, 1878 to Dec. 31, 1879. ..."

2. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register (1920)
"may 1, 1761 Reuben son of John & Priscilla Jones. may 1, 1761 Samuel son of ... may 1, 1761 James son of Ebenezer & Joanna Jones. may 1, 1761 John son of ..."

3. Pennsylvania Archives by Pennsylvania Dept. of public instruction, Pennsylvania State Library (1906)
"John Priestly, may 1, 1777; sick in hospital March 22; returned may 10; ... Thomas Dowling, may 1, 1777. John Cooke, may 1, 1777; sick in town May 8. ..."

4. Journal by New York (N.Y.). Board of Education (1882)
"Amelia Haas Transferred from MD H4 to PD 34, may 1. ... Sarah McLelland Transferred from PD 59 to FD 18, may 1. Emma A. McGibney Appointed 23d Ass't PD 59, ..."

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