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View usage for: (mɪnstrəl) Word forms: plural minstrelscountable nounIn medieval times, a minstrel was a singer and musician who travelled around and entertained noble families. Synonyms: musician, singer, harper, bard [archaic, literary] More Synonyms of minstrel minstrel in British English (ˈmɪnstrəl) noun1. a medieval wandering musician who performed songs or recited poetry with instrumental accompaniment 2. a performer in a minstrel show 3. archaic or poetic any poet, musician, or singer Word origin C13: from Old French menestral, from Late Latin ministeriālis an official, from Latin ministerminstrel in American English (ˈmɪnstrəl) noun1. any of a medieval class of entertainers who traveled from place to place: known esp. for singing and reciting to musical accompaniment 2. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic a poet, singer, or musician 3. US a performer in a minstrel show Word origin ME menestrel < OFr, minstrel, servant, orig., official < LL ministerialis, imperial officer < L ministerium, ministry Examples of 'minstrel' in a sentenceminstrel Word lists withminstrel Types of entertainerDefinition a medieval singer and musician He was playing a banjo and garbed in a minstrel's outfit. Synonyms musician harper songstress jongleur Additional synonymsDefinition a poet the epic and myth which formed the bard's repertoire Synonyms poet, singer, rhymer, minstrel, lyricist, troubadour, versifier My mother was a singer in a dance band. Synonyms vocalist, divo, diva, crooner, minstrel, soloist, cantor, troubadour, chorister, chanteuse, balladeer, songster or songstress Definition a travelling poet and singer in S France or N Italy from the 11th to the 13th century who wrote chiefly on courtly love melodies like a medieval troubadour's laments Synonyms minstrel, singer, poet, balladeer, lyric poet, jongleur - ministry
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