MUMMERY


Meaning of MUMMERY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmə-mə-rē ]

noun

( 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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