Mummer Definition
mŭmər
mummers
noun
mummers
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 traditional pantomimes.
Webster's New World
A masked or costumed merrymaker, especially at a festival.
American Heritage
One who acts or plays in a pantomime.
American Heritage
An actor in the theater.
Webster's New World
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mummer
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mummersOrigin of Mummer
Middle English from Old French momeur from momer to wear a mask, pantomime
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French momeur, from momer: "to wear a mask."
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