Mayst: meaning, definitions and examples
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mayst
[ meษชst ]
archaic usage
Mayst is an archaic second-person singular form of the verb 'may', used to express permission or possibility. It is found in older forms of English, such as Middle English, and is often used in literary or poetic contexts. The use of mayst conveys a sense of formality or reverence, often appearing in classical texts or works influenced by earlier English literature.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Thou mayst enter the realm.
- If thou mayst choose, select wisely.
- You mayst find peace in solitude.
Translations
Translations of the word "mayst" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pode
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐ เคธเคเคคเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช kann
๐ฎ๐ฉ bisa
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะถะตั
๐ต๐ฑ moลผesz
๐ฏ๐ต ใงใใ
๐ซ๐ท peux
๐ช๐ธ puedes
๐น๐ท yapabilirsin
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์ ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ mลฏลพeลก
๐ธ๐ฐ mรดลพeลก
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏไปฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ lahko
๐ฎ๐ธ getur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะฐะน ะฐะปะฐััาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ edษ bilษrsษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ puedes
Etymology
The word 'mayst' stems from the Old English 'mรฆg' which means 'to be able, to have power'. This word evolved as English transitioned through various periods, including Old English and Middle English. In Old English, 'may' was not only used to express permission but also ability and possibility. As the language evolved into the Early Modern English period, forms like 'mayst' became less common as English simplified verb conjugations. The usage of 'mayst' is primarily noticed in poetic and formal writings, reminding modern readers of the rich historical tapestry of the English language and its development over centuries. It showcases how English, influenced by various dialects, cultures, and the dynamics of time, has transformed into the vernacular used today.