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mum·mer [ˈmʌməʳ, Am ɚ] N

mummer

Maske f

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The word may be derived from the mummer who does pantomime and just acts without saying anything. en.wikipedia.org

The earliest evidence of mummers' plays as they are known today (usually involving a magical cure by a quack doctor) is from the mid to late 18th century. en.wikipedia.org

He is a writer on marine species as well as an occultist and geomancer, artist and illustrator, stained-glass designer and maker, musician and mummer. en.wikipedia.org

Johnny, traditionally played by the youngest mummer in the group, first asks for food and then more urgently for money. en.wikipedia.org

Some formal aspects of the tradition, such as the mummers play have largely died out, with the informal house-visiting remaining the predominant form. en.wikipedia.org

As each mummer was identified, they would uncover their faces, but if their true identity is not guessed they did not have to unmask. en.wikipedia.org

If the mummers are welcomed into a house, they often do a variety of informal performances that may include dance, music, jokes, or recitations. en.wikipedia.org

The hosts must guess the mummers identities before offering them food or drink. en.wikipedia.org

During the course of the 14th century they would often take on the character of theatrical displays, complete with props, actors, singers, mummers and dancers. en.wikipedia.org

It has been claimed to be the oldest known photograph of a group of mummers or guisers. en.wikipedia.org

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