Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mayst
verb
/meɪst/
Definition
An archaic second person singular form of ‘may’, used to express permission or possibility.
Examples
- Thou mayst enter the chamber of secrets.
- If thou wishest, thou mayst accompany us on our journey.
Meaning
Unlike the modern usage of ‘may’, ‘mayst’ was often used to give someone the ability to do something or to indicate that they are allowed to do something.
Synonyms
- can
- might
- be allowed to
