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mum·mer (mumər)

noun

  1. 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
  2. any actor

Etymology: MFr momeur < OFr momer: see mum

mummer Synonyms

mummer

n.

masquerade, quizzer, masker, harlequin; see actor 1, clown.

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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