Definition of MUMCHANCE

mumchance

Meanings

Plural: mumchances

Adj

  • Mute, or not speaking; silent.

Noun

  • An old game of chance played with cards in silence.
  • A silent, stupid person.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English mommen (“mutter, be silent”) and Middle High German mummenschantze (“game of chance as part of a masquerade, mime performance, revel”), from Old French momen (“mask”) and chance (“game of chance”).

Scrabble Score: 20

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Words With Friends Score: 25

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