mummery
Meanings
Plural: mummeries
Noun
- meaningless ceremonies and flattery
- 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.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle French momerie, mommerie, from Old French mommer, from momon.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 16
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Words With Friends Score: 19
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