The Handmaid's Tale

What are four possible definitions of mayday?

What are four possible definitions of mayday?

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This is interesting. I know "mayday" is the international code for ships in distress. Atwood used this on purpose as a code from one Handmaid to another, a sign of distress. As well it represents a grapevine; it is a tool to filter information through each other. I would really like to know if there are more though.