noun
- Plural of mumming; performances or plays, typically involving masked or costumed actors, especially traditional folk dramas or Christmas entertainments.
Usage: Often historical or regional; Commonly associated with British and European folk traditions
Examples
- The village held traditional mummings during the Christmas season.
- Medieval mummings were popular forms of entertainment at court.
- Children participated in mummings dressed as characters from local legends.
- The mummings featured elaborate costumes and comic dialogue.
- Historical records describe elaborate mummings performed by guild members.