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| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Ill May-day. | |
| The 1st of May, 1517, when the London apprentices rose up against the resident foreigners, and did great mischief. More commonly known as Evil May-day (q.v.). | 1 |
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