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Mummer

Definition:

A mummer is a person who participates in a traditional folk performance usually involving masked or costumed characters, music, and dancing.

Sample Sentences:

• The mummers put on an entertaining street performance during the carnival.
• As a child, Mary loved watching the colorful mummers at the annual parade in her town.
• The mummer's mask concealed his identity, adding an air of mystery to his performance.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. A person who actively participates in mumming.
2. A performer in a folk play or mime, especially one taking part in a traditional British winter play representing St. George and other characters.
3. A member of a group of masked and costumed people who parade, sing, and perform plays or dances in the streets at Christmas or other festive season.

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