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Momus

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Mo·mus  (mms)
n. Greek Mythology
The god of blame and ridicule.
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Noun1.Momus - god of blame and mockery


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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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