mummery

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French momerie, mommerie, from Old French mommer, from momon. By surface analysis, mummer +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈmʌməɹi/ === Noun === mummery (countable and uncountable, plural mummeries) (literally, chiefly archaic) Mumming; disguising oneself to perform as a mummer, or to take part in some other festivities or performance. [from 15th c.] (figuratively) A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance. [from 16th c.] ==== Translations ====