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单词 mayfest
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Mayfestn.

Brit. /ˈmeɪfɛst/, U.S. /ˈmeɪˌfɛst/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding; probably modelled on a German lexical item. Etymons: May n.2, fest n.
Etymology: < May n.2 + fest n., probably after German Maifest (earlier †Maienfest, late 18th cent.).
A celebration or other public festivity held in May.
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1968 Bennington (Vermont) Banner 19 Apr. 12/2 (headline) Concert favorites to be played at Mayfest symphony performance.
1983 Guardian 12 May 10/3 One aspect of this first Mayfest in Glasgow which gives cause for satisfaction is the overall high attendance figure.
1995 San Diego Union-Tribune (Electronic ed.) 16 July e5 The Tulsa Mayfest, modeled after the festival here [i.e. in Oklahoma City].
1999 Ottawa Sun (Nexis) 28 May 5 Ottawa Mayfest '99, Hintonburg Community Centre.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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