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mime

1. mime \'mi-m, 'me-m\ n [L mimus, fr. Gk mimos; akin to Gk mimeisthai to 
   imitate] 1a: an actor in a mime  1b: one that practices mime  2: MIMIC  3: 
   an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usu. in  a 
   ridiculous manner 4a: the art of portraying a character or of narration by 
   body movement  4b: a performance of mime 
2. mime vi : to act a part with mimic gesture and action usu. without words 
    1: MIMIC  2: to act out in the manner of a mime  - mim.er n