These are the meanings of the letters YAMP when you unscramble them.
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Map (n.)
A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the celestial sphere, or of some part of it.
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Map (n.)
Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map.
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Map (v. t.)
To represent by a map; -- often with out; as, to survey and map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or map out, a journey; to map out business.
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May (v.)
An auxiliary verb qualifyng the meaning of another verb, by expressing: (a) Ability, competency, or possibility; -- now oftener expressed by can.
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May (n.)
A maiden.
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May (n.)
The fifth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
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May (n.)
The early part or springtime of life.
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May (n.)
The flowers of the hawthorn; -- so called from their time of blossoming; also, the hawthorn.
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May (n.)
The merrymaking of May Day.
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Pam (n.)
The knave of clubs.
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Pay (v. t.)
To cover, as bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc., with tar or pitch, or waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
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Pay (v. t.)
To satisfy, or content; specifically, to satisfy (another person) for service rendered, property delivered, etc.; to discharge one's obligation to; to make due return to; to compensate; to remunerate; to recompense; to requite; as, to pay workmen or servants.
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Pay (v. t.)
Hence, figuratively: To compensate justly; to requite according to merit; to reward; to punish; to retort or retaliate upon.
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Pay (v. t.)
To discharge, as a debt, demand, or obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required; to deliver the amount or value of to the person to whom it is owing; to discharge a debt by delivering (money owed).
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Pay (v. t.)
To discharge or fulfill, as a duy; to perform or render duty, as that which has been promised.
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Pay (v. t.)
To give or offer, without an implied obligation; as, to pay attention; to pay a visit.
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Pay (v. i.)
To give a recompense; to make payment, requital, or satisfaction; to discharge a debt.
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Pay (v. i.)
Hence, to make or secure suitable return for expense or trouble; to be remunerative or profitable; to be worth the effort or pains required; as, it will pay to ride; it will pay to wait; politeness always pays.
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Pay (n.)
Satisfaction; content.
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Pay (n.)
An equivalent or return for money due, goods purchased, or services performed; salary or wages for work or service; compensation; recompense; payment; hire; as, the pay of a clerk; the pay of a soldier.
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Yam (n.)
A large, esculent, farinaceous tuber of various climbing plants of the genus Dioscorea; also, the plants themselves. Mostly natives of warm climates. The plants have netted-veined, petioled leaves, and pods with three broad wings. The commonest species is D. sativa, but several others are cultivated.
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Yap (v. i.)
To bark; to yelp.
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Yap (n.)
A bark; a yelp.