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Definition of puppetry's - 2 dictionary results

pup⋅pet⋅ry

[puhp-i-tree]
–noun, plural -ries.
1. the art of making puppets or presenting puppet shows.
2. the action of puppets.
3. mummery; mere show.
4. puppets collectively.

Origin:
1520–30; see puppet, -ry
pup·pet·ry   (pŭp'ĭ-trē)   
n.   pl. pup·pet·ries
  1. The art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows.
  2. The actions of puppets.
  3. A stilted or artificial dramatic performance.
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