Motley and Mummer

Motley

Motley noun - A person formerly kept in a royal or noble household to amuse with jests and pranks.
Usage example: the motleys with their colorful outfits

Mummer and motley are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mummer" instead a noun "Motley".

Mummer

Mummer noun - An actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements.
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Motley and mummer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motley" instead a noun "Mummer".

Nearby Words: mummery, mummy, mumming
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