Russian » English

Translations for „mummer“ in the Russian » English Dictionary (Go to English » Russian)

mummer

лицеде́й

mummer

теа́тр лицеде́ев

mummer's theatre

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Depending on which region of the country, they are called wrenboys and mummers. 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

Many mummers and guisers, however, have no facial disguise at all. en.wikipedia.org

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

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

Each mummer maintains his own costume, repairing it as necessary. en.wikipedia.org

Another supporter remembered that street performers in the 1800s were called mummers. 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

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

About 15,000 mummers perform in the parade each year. en.wikipedia.org

Would you like to add some words, phrases or translations?

Submit a new entry.

Browse the dictionary

English

Look up "mummer" in other languages

Choose your language Deutsch | English | Español | Français | Italiano | Polski | Русский