mummed

Meanings

• Verb

  Wrapped or masked, often in mime or in a theatrical tradition.

  - "The mime artist mummed his face to convey sadness."
  - "During the medieval Mummers' Play, actors wore masks and costumes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mummed
bummed , plumed , groomed

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Variants

List of all variants of mummed that leads to same result
mum , mummed , mumming , mums

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Etymology

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Originating from Middle English 'mummen', meaning 'to mumble, to make a noise without clear words'.

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Trivia

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1. The Mummers' Play has its roots in ancient Roman and Greek Saturnalia festivals.

2. The tradition of mumming dates back to at least the 15th century in England.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mumming: A theatrical tradition of traveling from house to house, performing short plays and songs for entertainment.

2. Mime: A theatrical art form that uses gestures, body movements, and facial expressions to tell a story without speaking.

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Culture

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In English folk tradition, the Mummers' Play is an annual performance held on New Year's Day, featuring a series of short plays, music, and dance. The characters wear colorful costumes and masks.

How to Memorize "mummed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of wrapping or masking oneself to understand the meaning of 'mummed'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mummed' with the idea of wearing masks or costumes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Mumming, Masking, Mime' to remember the meaning of 'mummed'.

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