First Known Use: circa 1530
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mummery
noun mum·mery \ˈmə-mə-rē\
plural mum·mer·ies
Definition of MUMMERY
1
: a performance by mummers
2
: a ridiculous, hypocritical, or pretentious ceremony or performance
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Origin of MUMMERY
Middle French momerie, from momer
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