mumchance

/ ˈmʌmˌtʃɑːns /

adjective

1. silent; struck dumb

Word History and Origins

Origin of mumchance¹

C16 (masquerade, dumb show): from Middle Low German mummenschanze masked serenade; from mummen (see mummer ) + schanze chance

Example Sentences

He is lethargic, mumchance and sighs a lot.

From The Guardian

At this there was a shout of horror, for mediæval audiences had not learned to sit mumchance at a moving sermon.

From Project Gutenberg

He knew better than to sit glum and mumchance like the chevalier.

From Project Gutenberg

Before him you tremble more than all the rest, and sit mumchance!

From Project Gutenberg

As I came hither I heard a sound of mirth--now all sit mumchance.

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