— mimer , n.
/muym, meem/ , n. , v. , mimed, miming .
n.
1. the art or technique of portraying a character, mood, idea, or narration by gestures and bodily movements; pantomime.
2. an actor who specializes in this art.
3. an ancient Greek or Roman farce that depended for effect largely upon ludicrous actions and gestures.
4. a player in such a farce.
5. mimic (def. 4).
6. a jester, clown, or comedian.
v.t.
7. to mimic.
8. to act in mime.
v.i.
9. to play a part by mime or mimicry.
[ 1610-20; mimus mîmos imitator, mime, akin to mimeîsthai to copy, imitate ]