n. [ Cf. OF. mommeur. See Mumm, and cf. Momier. ] One who mumms, or makes diversion in disguise; a masker; a buffon. [ 1913 Webster ]

Jugglers and dancers, antics, mummers. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Mummeries [ F. momerie, of Dutch or German origin. See Mumm. ] 1. Masking; frolic in disguise; buffoonery. [ 1913 Webster ]

The mummery of foreign strollers. Fenton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Farcical show; hypocritical disguise and parade or ceremonies. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]