mummer — (n.) one who performs in a mumming, actor in a dumb show, early 15c., probably a fusion of M.Fr. momeur mummer (from O.Fr. momer mask oneself, from momon mask ) and M.E. mommen to mutter, be silent, related to mum (interjection) … Etymology dictionary
Mummer — Mumm er, n. [Cf. OF. mommeur. See {Mumm}, and cf. {Momier}.] One who mumms, or makes diversion in disguise; a masker; a buffon. [1913 Webster] Jugglers and dancers, antics, mummers. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mummer — performer, mime, mimic, player, *actor, thespian, impersonator, trouper … New Dictionary of Synonyms
mummer — [mum′ər] n. [MFr momeur < OFr momer: see MUM2] 1. a person who wears a mask or disguise for fun; specif., in England, any of the masked and costumed persons who travel about, as at Christmastime, acting out short pantomimes 2. any actor … English World dictionary
mummer — UK [ˈmʌmə(r)] / US [ˈmʌmər] noun [countable] Word forms mummer : singular mummer plural mummers an actor in a traditional type of play without words Derived word: mumming noun uncountable … English dictionary
Mummer (album) — Mummer Studio album by XTC Released 30 August 1983 … Wikipedia
Mummer's Day — Mummer s Day, or Darkie Day as it is sometimes known, is an ancient Cornish midwinter celebration that occurs every year on Boxing Day and New Year s Day in Padstow, Cornwall. It was originally part of the pagan heritage of midwinter celebrations … Wikipedia
Mummer (disambiguation) — Strictly speaking, a mummer is an actor in a traditional seasonal folk play. The term is also humorously (or derogatorily) applied to any actor. Mummer may also refer to: A participant in the New Year s Day Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, USA,… … Wikipedia
mummer — noun Date: 1502 1. a performer in a pantomime; broadly actor 2. one who goes merrymaking in disguise during festivals … New Collegiate Dictionary
mummer — /mum euhr/, n. 1. a person who wears a mask or fantastic costume while merrymaking or taking part in a pantomime, esp. at Christmas and other festive seasons. 2. an actor, esp. a pantomimist. [1400 50; late ME mommer. See MUM2, ER1] * * * … Universalium