minstrelsy

min·strel·sy

M0321800 (mĭn′strəl-sē)n. pl. min·strel·sies 1. The art or profession of a minstrel.2. A troupe of minstrels.3. Ballads and lyrics sung by minstrels.

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[Middle English minstralsie, from Anglo-Norman menestralsie, from Old French menestrel, entertainer; see minstrel.]

minstrelsy

(ˈmɪnstrəlsɪ) n, pl -sies1. (Historical Terms) the art of a minstrel2. (Theatre) the poems, music, or songs of a minstrel3. (Theatre) a troupe of minstrels

min•strel•sy

(ˈmɪn strəl si)

n., pl. -sies. 1. the art or practice of a minstrel. 2. minstrels' songs, ballads, etc. 3. a troupe of minstrels. [1275–1325; Middle English minstralcie (< Anglo-French menestralsie) < Anglo-Latin ministralcia]

minstrelsy

1. the art of minstrels.
2. their occupation.
3. a group of minstrels.
4. a collection of their music and songs.See also: Music, Songs and Singing

Minstrelsy

 body of minstrels, collectively, 1350; of musicians; musical instruments collectively, a body or collection of minstrel poetry.Examples: minstrelsy of heaven (angels), 1667; of the Scottish Border, 1802.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	minstrelsy - a troupe of minstrels troupe, company - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"
	2.	minstrelsy - ballads sung by minstrelsballad, lay - a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
	3.	minstrelsy - the art of a minstrelartistry, prowess, art - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"

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