English Explanatory Dictionary

mummery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Mumming; disguising oneself to perform as a mummer, or to take part in some other festivities or performance.
  2. A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌməɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mummery.wav

Word forms

mummery mummeries

Etymology

From Middle French momerie, mommerie, from Old French mommer, from momon. By surface analysis, mummer + -y.

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