queen of the May

A form of May Queen — A girl chosen to walk at the front of the May Day procession and to preside over the celebrations.

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nounqueen of the May (plural queens of the May)

plural queens of the May

  1. alternativeAlternative form of May Queen.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe girl chosen queen of a May Day festival

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