Mimmer

Origin uncertain. Perhaps from an alteration of mammer; or from Middle Dutch mimmeren, mīmeren ("to ponder"); or from Old English mymerian, mimorian ("to keep in mind, remember"). See also mammer. Compare also Danish and Norwegian mimre ("to reminisce").

Full definition of mimmer

Verb

1. (transitive, rare) To dote; dream; mammer.
• 1892, George Darley, Sylvia: or, The May queen, a lyrical drama - Page 81:A mimmering driveller! — Shove him without! He's not worth torments.
• 2007, Andreas Diesel, Dieter Gerten, Looking for Europe:One many rainbow all ways beginning To bring the mimmered underside Where may a new colour unravel the story In ever changing labyrinths ...

Derived terms

• mimmering
• mimmerkin

Related terms

• mammer

Variation of mummer.

Noun

1. Alternative form of mummer
• 2011, Daniel Diehl, Mark P Donnelly, Medieval Celebrations:Plays performed by troupes of medieval traveling players, or occasionally by a few daring townsfolk, were known as mummers' plays, and those who performed them were alternately known as mummers or mimmers.