mummery
IPA: mˈʌmɝi
noun
- (now chiefly historical) Mumming; disguising oneself to perform as a mummer, or to take part in some other festivities or performance.
- A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance.
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Examples of "mummery" in Sentences
- As for the mummery book I went to the linked website.
- And the mummery site says he's only printed 60 books.
- Before Mummery played a game, the anderers arena burned down.
- Mummery became a coach at Yarmouth, a role he retained until his death.