Minstrel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Minstrel ( noun )

  1. A poet or musician who composes and performs songs, typically of chivalric romance or of a satirical or humorous nature.
  2. A member of a group of medieval entertainers who sang and played instruments, typically including a harp, lute, or rebec.

Origin:

From middle english minstrel, from old french menestrel, from late latin ministrellus, from latin minister ("servant"), from ministrare ("to serve").

Examples:

  1. The minstrel sang songs of chivalry and courtly love.
  2. He was a wandering minstrel who sang for food and lodging.
  3. The minstrel played a lute and sang old songs.
  4. He was a minstrel who sang at the King's court.
  5. The minstrels were a common sight in medieval towns.

(As a verb)

Minstrel ( verb )

  1. A poet or musician who composes and performs songs, typically of chivalric romance or of a satirical or humorous nature.
  2. A member of a group of medieval entertainers who sang and played instruments, typically including a harp, lute, or rebec.

Origin:

From middle english minstrel, from old french menestrel, from late latin ministrellus, from latin minister ("servant"), from ministrare ("to serve").

Examples:

  1. The minstrel sang songs of chivalry and courtly love.
  2. He was a wandering minstrel who sang for food and lodging.
  3. The minstrel played a lute and sang old songs.
  4. He was a minstrel who sang at the King's court.
  5. The minstrels were a common sight in medieval towns.
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