Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mayest
Verb
/ˈmeɪ.ɪst/
Definition
An archaic term meaning you may or are allowed to.
Examples
- Thou mayest choose whichever path thou desirest.
- If thou mayest, speak now or forever hold thy peace.
Meaning
Used in the second person singular, indicating permission or possibility in a formal or poetic context.
Synonyms
- may
- can
- might
