▪ I. mayer
(ˈmeɪə(r))
[f. may v.2 + -er1.]
One who ‘goes a-maying’.
| 1756 W. Toldervy Hist. 2 Orphans II. 152 They set out on foot to join the merry mayers. 1825 Hone Every-day Bk. I. 566 Parties of these Mayers are seen dancing. 1893 ‘Q.’ Delect. Duchy 23 All but a few of the mayers had risen from the table. |
▪ II. mayer, -ery
see mayor, mayory.