mummer

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French momeur, from momer: "to wear a mask."

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈmʌm.ə/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈmʌm.ɚ/
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[edit] Noun

mummer (plural mummers)

1. A person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.
2. An actor in a pantomime; one who communicates entirely through gesture and facial expression.

[edit] Synonyms

• (actor in a pantomime): mime

[edit] Related terms

• mummery
• mumchance

[edit] Translations