Mummer

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈmÊŒm.É™/
• RP IPA: /ˈmÊŒm.Éš/

Origin

From Old French momeur, from momer: "to wear a mask."

Full definition of mummer

Noun

1. A person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.
2. An actor in a pantomime; one who communicates entirely through gesture and facial expression.

Synonyms

• (actor in a pantomime) mime

Related terms

• mummery
• mumchance