Mummer

Examples

• Of the identity between the lady's voice and that of the melancholy mummer he had not a moment's doubt. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• The first five minutes of listening was interesting enough to the mummers. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• Ah, the mummers, the mummers! Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• Do girls often play as mummers now? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• For mummers and mumming Eustacia had the greatest contempt. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• The other mummers have never spoken to me in their lives so that it would be safe enough; and if it were not, I should not mind. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• The mummers doffed their helmets, and began to eat and drink. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• As they drew nearer to the front of the house the mummers became aware that music and dancing were briskly flourishing within. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• The cap'n used to let the old mummers practise here. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• The play was hastily rehearsed, whereupon the other mummers were delighted with the new knight. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• By this time the mummers were preparing to leave; but Mrs. Yeobright stopped them by asking them to sit down and have a little supper. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• Clear a space for the mummers. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• The mummers themselves were not afflicted with any such feeling for their art, though at the same time they were not enthusiastic. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• I wanted an adventure, and I went with the mummers. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• What, are you one of the Egdon mummers for this year? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• Thank God, said the Turkish Knight, stamping, and taking from the wall the conventional lance that each of the mummers carried. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.

Typist: Shane