Where does “mumpery” come from?
mumpery (English) comes from English mump, from Middle Dutch mompen — to mumble.
mumpery (English): The practice of mumping or begging; beggary
Definitions
- The practice of mumping or begging; beggary
Ancestry of “mumpery”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | mump | To mumble, speak unclearly; To move the lips with... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | mompen | to mumble |