mummer

mummer Definition

mum·mer (mum′ər)

noun

a person who wears a mask or disguise for fun; specif., in England, any of the masked and costumed persons who travel about, as at Christmastime, acting out short pantomimes
any actor

Etymology: MFr momeur < OFr momer: see mum

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mummer Usage Examples

Possessives

play: Over the years dialog was added to the mummer's plays - they became a forerunner of the theater.

Adjective modifier

traditional: The only remaining part of a traditional mummers play is used, and mixed with the special effects of today.
few: I know it's Carmen, but the company really got off lightly with just a few mummers from the audience.

Modifies a noun

play: Blidworth in Nottinghamshire had a traditional mummers play called the Plow Monday Plays, performed in January.

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