<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>To make (a dead body) into a mummy, as by embalming and drying.</li><li>To make (something) resemble a mummy; dry or shrivel up.</li><li>To preserve (an idea, institution, custom, etc.) that may have outlived its usefulness or relevance.</li><li>To dry or shrivel up.</li></ul>