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Momus (mō`məs), figure in Greek mythology. He was the personification of censure and mockery. Momus god of blame and ridicule. [Gk. Myth.: Espy, 31] See : Mockery Momus personification of censoriousness, constantly carping, grumbling, and finding fault. [Gk. Myth.: EB (1963) XV, 685] See : Shrewishness |
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They agreed to appoint Momus as judge, and to abide by his decision. Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors. "I say, Tom," cried East, having hit on a new idea, "don't you remember, when we were in the upper fourth, and old Momus caught me construing off the leaf of a crib which I'd torn out and put in my book, and which would float out on to the floor, he sent me up to be flogged for it? |
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