ne'er cast a clout till May be out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: cast not a clout till May be out
Examples
Leave not off a Clout, / Till May be out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ne'er cast a clout till May be out” mean?
Do not change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
Is “ne'er cast a clout till May be out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.