minstrel — a medieval traveling musician who sang and recited poetry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medieval traveling musician who sang and recited poetry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnstrəl/
Example Sentences
- The minstrel's terrible singing made the king cover his ears with silk pillows.
- Modern buskers are like the minstrels of old, entertaining people on the streets.
- The minstrel forgot his lyrics and started making up a song about his breakfast.
minstrel
NOUN[/ˈmɪnstrəl/]
a medieval traveling musician who sang and recited poetry
A wandering minstrel sings tales of brave knights in the medieval tavern.
The minstrel sings from the central square!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Minstrel derives from Old French menestrel, which originated from Latin ministerialis, meaning 'servant' or 'attendant'. The term evolved to describe medieval entertainers who served nobility by performing music and reciting poetry.
Breakdown
minister- (servant, from Latin ministerialis) + -el (agent suffix). The Latin root ministerialis is itself derived from minister (servant, attendant).
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📝Examples
“The minstrel's terrible singing made the king cover his ears with silk pillows.”
“Modern buskers are like the minstrels of old, entertaining people on the streets.”
“The minstrel forgot his lyrics and started making up a song about his breakfast.”
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