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mummery

Syllabification: (mum·mer·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈməmərē/
Definition of mummery

noun (plural mummeries)

  • a performance by mummers.
  • ridiculous ceremonial, especially of a religious nature:that’s all it is, mere mummery

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French momerie, from momer (see mummer)

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