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mummery Definition

mum·mery (mum′ər ē)

noun pl. -·mer·ies

  1. performance by mummers
  2. any display or ceremony regarded as pretentious or hypocritical

Etymology: MFr mommerie < OFr momer: see mum

mummery Synonyms

mummery

n.

revel, amusement, performance; see masquerade.

Browse dictionary entries near mummery

  1. ‹ mummer
  2. ‹ Mumford, Lewis
  3. ‹ Mumford
  4. ‹ mumbo jumbo
  5. ‹ mumbletypeg
  6. ‹ mumble
  7. ‹ Mumbai
  8. ‹ mum
  9. ‹ multure
  10. ‹ multiversity
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