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English > 1 sense of the word mummer:
NOUNperson mummer, mime, mimer, pantomimer, pantomimistan actor who communicates / communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
English > mummer: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAn actor who communicates / communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression.
Synonymsmime, mimer, pantomimer, pantomimist
InstancesMarceau, Marcel MarceauFrench mime famous for his sad-faced clown (born in 1923)
Broaderactor, histrion, player, thespian, role playerA theatrical performer