mummery
mummery · mummeries
A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious natureA ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance.
/ˈmʌməɹi/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, figuratively, uncountable)A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance.
(archaic, countable, literally, uncountable)Mumming; disguising oneself to perform as a mummer, or to take part in some other festivities or performance.
Mummerei
More definitions
- meaningless ceremonies and flattery
Translations
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mummer's performance:
Origin
From Middle French momerie, mommerie, from Old French mommer, from momon. By surface analyFrom Middle French momerie, mommerie, from Old French mommer, from momon. By surface analysis, mummer + -y.
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