May the Fourth

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English

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Etymology 1

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May +‎ fourth

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Noun

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May the Fourth (plural May the Fourths)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see May,‎ fourth.

Etymology 2

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Ellipsis of May the Fourth be with you.

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Proper noun

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May the Fourth (plural May the Fourths)

  1. (Star Wars fandom slang) Star Wars Day (May 4); the day fans celebrate Star Wars.
Usage notes
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If May 5/6 is also celebrated, then May 4 is used to celebrate the Light Side, while the second Star Wars Day is used to celebrate the Sith.

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