noun
- An idol or false god; an object of worship that is not the true God.
- A grotesque or ugly figure; a doll or puppet.
Usage: archaic; often used in religious or historical contexts
Usage: archaic; rare
Examples
- The ancient temple contained many maumets carved from stone.
- Medieval texts warned against the worship of maumets and false idols.
- The villagers destroyed the maumet they believed had brought them misfortune.
- In old literature, maumet often referred to any object of misguided devotion.