- mummer
- \ \ see MUMPS
Word origins - 2ed. J. Ayto. 2005.
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MUMmer — is a bioinformatics software system for aligning genome sequences of any length to one another. It has been widely used for comparing different genomes to one another. It is based on the suffix tree data structure and is one of the fastest and… … Wikipedia
mummer — (n.) one who performs in a mumming, actor in a dumb show, early 15c., probably a fusion of M.Fr. momeur mummer (from O.Fr. momer mask oneself, from momon mask ) and M.E. mommen to mutter, be silent, related to mum (interjection) … Etymology dictionary
Mummer — Mumm er, 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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mummer — performer, mime, mimic, player, *actor, thespian, impersonator, trouper … New Dictionary of Synonyms
mummer — [mum′ər] n. [MFr momeur < OFr momer: see MUM2] 1. a person who wears a mask or disguise for fun; specif., in England, any of the masked and costumed persons who travel about, as at Christmastime, acting out short pantomimes 2. any actor … English World dictionary
mummer — UK [ˈmʌmə(r)] / US [ˈmʌmər] noun [countable] Word forms mummer : singular mummer plural mummers an actor in a traditional type of play without words Derived word: mumming noun uncountable … English dictionary
Mummer (album) — Mummer Studio album by XTC Released 30 August 1983 … Wikipedia
Mummer's Day — Mummer s Day, or Darkie Day as it is sometimes known, is an ancient Cornish midwinter celebration that occurs every year on Boxing Day and New Year s Day in Padstow, Cornwall. It was originally part of the pagan heritage of midwinter celebrations … Wikipedia
Mummer (disambiguation) — Strictly speaking, a mummer is an actor in a traditional seasonal folk play. The term is also humorously (or derogatorily) applied to any actor. Mummer may also refer to: A participant in the New Year s Day Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, USA,… … Wikipedia
mummer — noun Date: 1502 1. a performer in a pantomime; broadly actor 2. one who goes merrymaking in disguise during festivals … New Collegiate Dictionary
mummer — /mum euhr/, n. 1. a person who wears a mask or fantastic costume while merrymaking or taking part in a pantomime, esp. at Christmas and other festive seasons. 2. an actor, esp. a pantomimist. [1400 50; late ME mommer. See MUM2, ER1] * * * … Universalium
