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minstrel

MIN-strul

[English]

A court musician or entertainer of the 12th through 17th centuries who performed professionally. Minstrels could either be employed at a single court, or would wander from court to court throughout the countryside. Most often, a minstrel could perform on more than one instrument, sing, and compose songs.



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Last Updated: 2016-06-05 18:38:30