soldier n A performer of the Christmas mummers' play.
[c1900] 1949 Newfoundlander Dec, p. 2 [title] Soldiers Acting at Christmas. T 139-65 No, I never took any part as a soldier. Used to see 'em when they come round, you know. T 141/65-652 There was always mummers, goin' around you know, house to house. But years ago they used to call 'em soldiers. 1969 Christmas Mumming in Nfld 221 ~s. Term for the performers of the play.
