mummery
/ˈmʌmərɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)
1- a performance by mummers传统假面哑剧表演; 英格兰民俗剧表演。
1.1
- mass noun ridiculous ceremonial, especially of a religious nature可笑的仪式(尤指宗教仪式):
that's all it is, mere mummery.
就这么回事, 只是可笑的仪式罢了。
词源
mid 16th cent.: from Old French momerie, from momer (see MUMMER).