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noun
The musical and other art and craft of a minstrel.
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noun
A group of minstrels.
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noun
Any similar modern group performing song and verse.
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noun
A collection of minstrel ballads.
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noun
the art of a minstrel
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Broader terms: art, artistry, prowess
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ballads sung by minstrels
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Broader terms: ballad, lay
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a troupe of minstrels
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Broader terms: company, troupe
History
From Middle English minstralcie, from 13th century Anglo-Norman menestralsie, menestralcie, from Old French menestrel (“minstrel”), itself from Medieval Latin ministralis (“servant, jester, singer”), from Late Latin ministerialis (“imperial household officer, one having an official duty”), from the adjective ministerialis (“ministerial, servants”), from Latin ministerium (“service”).
Across languages
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