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mummy | gummy |

As nouns the difference between mummy and gummy

is that mummy is a substance used in medicine, prepared from mummified flesh while gummy is a shorter form of lang=en.

As a verb mummy

is to mummify.

As a proper noun Mummy

is one's mother.

As an adjective gummy is

showing the gums.

mummy

English

(wikipedia mummy)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) mumie, from (etyl) momie, from .

Noun

(mummies)
  • * 1978 , Benjamin Walker, Encyclopedia of Metaphysical Medicine , Routledge 1978, p. 253:
  • Yet another scatological medicament was obtained from mummy , the material derived from a dried or embalmed human corpse, the most valuable being that imported from Mizraim (ancient Egypt).
  • * 2006 , (Philip Ball), The Devil's Doctor , Arrow 2007, p. 360:
  • Nonetheless, his book advertises many Paracelsian remedies, including laudanum, mummy , antimony and mercury.
  • * 1837 , Mathew Carey, Vindiciae Hibernicae (page 116)
  • You may beat them to a mummy , you may put them upon the rack, you may burn them on a gridiron,
  • An embalmed corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians.
  • * 1832 , Royal Society (Great Britain), Abstracts of The Papers Printed in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, From 1800 to 1830 inclusive , Volume 1: 1800-1814, page 201,
  • Mr. Pearson proceeds to give a particular description of the very perfect mummy of an Ibis, which forms the chief subject of the present paper.
  • * 2008 , Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen,, Mysteries Unwrapped: The Real Monsters , page 2,
  • Many people believed in the curse of the mummy , and soon, the curse had become an accepted part of Tut?s legend.
  • Any naturally preserved human or animal body.
  • (obsolete, horticulture) A sort of wax used in grafting.
  • Specifically, a reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a typical character in horror films.
  • * 2007 , S. T. Joshi, Icons of Horror and the Supernatural: An Encyclopedia of Our Worst Nightmares , Volume 1, page 376,
  • For many, mummies' fascinate more than repel. Our horrific connotations lie not so much with the '''mummy''' itself, but in associated fears. The ' mummy serves, of course, as a general reminder of our own mortality and our fear of death, but this alone is not enough to make it a monster.

    Verb

  • (dated) To mummify.
  • See also
    *

    Etymology 2

    Diminutive of mum'', related to ''mom'' and ''mommy'', from ''mother .

    Noun

    (mummies)
  • (chiefly, UK, usually, childish) A child's term for mother .
  • * 1926 , , Volume 198, page 9,
  • “Oh, mummy', would you like the loveliest daughter-in-law in the world? Oh, '''mummy''', I must marry Flora Dewsley. But I know I am not nearly good enough, ' mummy . She knows nothing of the world and its wickedness, and I — Well, mummy, at school, a fellow learns everything. And no man is perfect, is he, mummy?”
  • * 1927 , , Volume 155, page 188,
  • Meeting mummy after this visit was not exactly easy.
  • * 2003 , , 2010, unnumbered page,
  • “What?s your problem, you little shit? Proud of yourself, for ruining Mummy'?s life?” I was careful to use the insipid falsetto the experts commend. “You?ve got Daddy snowed, but ' Mummy ?s got your number. You're a little shit, aren?t you??
  • * 2004 , Dennis Child, Psychology and the Teacher , Continuum International Publishing, page 91,
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  • * 2009 , , 2010, unnumbered page,
  • Darla stared at her father and said, Mummy', '''Mummy''', ' Mummy !
    Marjorie wheezed and said, Father. You. Are. Filthy !
    Joe said Daddy?s muddy! Daddy?s muddy!
    Darla stared at the darkened doorway where Howard stood, saying, Mummy', '''Mummy''', ' Mummy , each time a little louder, each time a bit more shrilly,.
    Alternative forms
    * mommy (US)
    Derived terms
    * mummy's boy * mummy porn

    gummy

    English

    Etymology 1

    .

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Showing the gums.
  • a gummy grin
    Derived terms
    * gummily * gumminess

    Noun

    (gummies)
  • (Australia)
  • * 2000 , Paul Worsteling, Fishing Western Port , page 12,
  • Over there [the UK], gummies are called smooth hound and a six kilo fish would stop the nation.
  • * 2007 , Bill Classon, Fishing Guide to Victoria?s Coastline , Australian Fishing Network, page 60,
  • Western Port is a great location to find gummies .Gummy sharks are one of the favoured species in Western Port and for good reason: they put up a strong fight and feed of fresh flake is pretty hard to beat.
  • * 2008 , , Fishing Guide to Melbourne and Surrounds , page 44,
  • This area of vast mudflats is right at the top of the port is home to some of the best gummy shark fishing around.As the water drops, the feeding gummies drop off the banks and wait in the channels for food.
  • (Australia, New Zealand) A sheep that is losing or has lost its teeth.
  • Etymology 2

    . The noun was influenced by (m) (from (etyl)).

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Resembling gum (the substance ).
  • Covered with gum or a substance resembling gum.
  • * Milton:
  • the gummy bark of fir or pine
  • * Dryden:
  • Then rubs his gummy eyes.
    Synonyms
    * gluey, gooey, sticky, tacky
    Derived terms
    * gumminess * gummy bear * gummy tumor, gummy tumour

    Noun

    (gummies)
  • (usually, in the plural) A gummy candy.
  • *
  • *
  • Derived terms

    * gummy bear (gummi bear) * gummy worm (gummi worm)