maumet

American  

[maw-mit] / ˈmɔ mɪt /

Also mammet

noun

1. British Dialect.

   1. a doll, puppet, scarecrow, or other figure built to resemble a human being.

   2. an empty-headed or mindless person.

2. Obsolete. an idol; a false god.

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maumet British  

/ ˈmæmɪt, ˈmɔːmɪt /

noun

1. obsolete a false god; idol

2. dialect a figure dressed up, such as a guy or scarecrow

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Other Word Forms

• maumetry noun

Etymology

Origin of maumet

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg