[mime] n [L mimus, fr. Gk mimos] (1603) 1: an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usu. in a ridiculous manner
2. a: an actor in a mime b: one that practices mime
3: mimic 2
4: pantomime 3a,b
[2]mime vb mimed ; mim.ing vi (1616): to act a part with mimic gesture and action usu. without words ~ vt 1: mimic
2: to act out in the manner of a mime -- mim.er n