MAUMET Definition & Meaning

maumet

[ maw-mit ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

British Dialect.
1. a doll, puppet, scarecrow, or other figure built to resemble a human being.
2. an empty-headed or mindless person.
Obsolete. an idol; a false god.

maumet

/ ˈmæmɪt; ˈmɔːmɪt /

noun

obsolete.
a false god; idol
dialect.
a figure dressed up, such as a guy or scarecrow

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Derived Forms

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of maumet¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Old French mahommet “idol,” special use of Mahommet, the Arab prophet Muhammad, whose image was mistakenly thought to be an object of worship

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of maumet¹

C13: from Old French mahomet idol, literally: the prophet Mohammed, from the belief that his image was worshipped

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Its earlier form is maumet, meaning "idol," and it is a contraction of Mahomet.

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Duvivier was called to Bougie; Maumet was compelled by his wounds to return to Paris; Captain Lamoricière was, therefore, appointed chief of the united battalion, having given proof of his capacity in every way,—whether as soldier, linguist, or negotiator,—being a wise and prudent man.

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