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mummer
[ muhm-er ]
noun
- a person who wears a mask or fantastic costume while merrymaking or taking part in a pantomime, especially at Christmas and other festive seasons.
- an actor, especially a pantomimist.
mummer
/ ˈmʌmə /
noun
- one of a group of masked performers in folk play or mime
- a mime artist
- humorous.an actor
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mummer1
C15: from Old French momeur, from momer to mime; related to momon mask
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Example Sentences
"Not such a mummer as I am within the walls, and thou knowest that well enough, dame," replied the apprentice.
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Of the identity between the lady's voice and that of the melancholy mummer he had not a moment's doubt.
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If the simpleton believes, the mummer has won the game, but he has not simulated real foolishness; he has simulated navet.
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It was an admirable piece of acting; it was the performance of a genius at the mummer's art.
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The mummer returned quickly; but the majority of the migrants stayed abroad for some time.
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