mayst

To be strong; to have power (over).

(auxiliary) To be able; can.

To be able to go.

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.

“you may smoke outside;  may I sit there?”

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.

“he may be lying;  Schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box”

(subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).

“may you win;  may the weather be sunny”

Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.

To gather may, or flowers in general.

To celebrate May Day.