English Dictionary

mummery

noun

(now chiefly historical) Mumming; disguising oneself to perform as a mummer, or to take part in some other festivities or performance.

The town held a grand mummery parade during the holiday season.

意味（1）

(now chiefly historical) Mumming; disguising oneself to perform as a mummer, or to take part in some other festivities or performance.

I say the sewer thought I was dressed to bear a part in the tregetour’s mummery, and so I got admission

意味（2）

A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance.

All this affectation and mummery was in due time overcome, and Zeluco's nuptials with the widow were celebrated in form.