mummery

Under his breath he whispered, "Summary that mummery, Mary," and a thin smile fell about his lips while he listened.

We determined to carry the “Mummery” to the top of the mountain to use while taking observations.

Heyward possessed some knowledge of the mummery practised among the Indians, in the cases of such supposed visitations.

But he knew very well how it was: it was a miserable piece of mummery that was played only in spite of him.