Maypole
['meɪpəʊl] or ['mepol]
Definition
(noun.) a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day.
Checker: Rowena--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A tall pole erected in an open place and wreathed with flowers, about which the rustic May-day sports were had.
Editor: Moore
Examples
- To see how pretty the Maypole looks in the moonlight? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Is it because of the Maypole? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Thomasin did not move further than to turn her eyes upon the grass-plat where the Maypole had stood. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- None of the girls at the Maypole were good enough for him, and yet she must have been there. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Please, ma'am, on the day of the Maypole I had none to wear, and I seed yours on the table, and I thought I would borrow 'em. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- I will now, she said; and, acting on the impulse, went through the wicket to where Venn stood under the Maypole. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- You were not at the Maypole. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
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