MUMMERY


Meaning of MUMMERY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' m ə -m ə -r ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -mer · ies

Etymology: Middle French momerie, from momer

Date: circa 1530

1 : a performance by mummers

2 : a ridiculous, hypocritical, or pretentious ceremony or performance

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