May Ball
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Etymology
[edit]So named because they take place in May Week, originally in May but now in early June.
Noun
[edit]- (Cambridge University) An elaborate formal event held on the grounds of a college at the end of the academic year, attended by students and often involving food, alcohol, live music, fireworks, illuminations, and attractions such as amusement rides.