Minstrel: meaning, definitions and examples

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minstrel

 

[ หˆmษชnstrษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musician

A minstrel was a medieval European entertainer. Minstrels were typically musicians who performed songs and recited poetry, often accompanying themselves on instruments. They traveled from place to place, entertaining audiences in castles, taverns, and public squares.

Synonyms

bard, musician, troubadour

Examples of usage

  • The minstrel played a lively tune on his lute.
  • The minstrel sang a ballad about a brave knight.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In medieval times, minstrels were often associated with the noble courts, where they entertained the lords and ladies with their performances. They were sometimes also employed by royalty to deliver news, stories, and messages in a musical and entertaining way.

Synonyms

court musician, royal entertainer

Examples of usage

  • The minstrel was invited to perform at the king's banquet.
  • The minstrel's songs were a source of joy and entertainment for the court.

Translations

Translations of the word "minstrel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น menestrel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Minnesรคnger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyanyi pengembara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะฝะตัั‚ั€ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ minstrela

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸ้Š่ฉฉไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉnestrel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juglar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ozan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์œ ์‹œ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุนุฑ ุฌูˆุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minstrel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ minstrel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸๆธธ่ฏ—ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ minstrel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juglar

Word origin

The word 'minstrel' originated in the 13th century from the Old French 'menestrel', which in turn came from the Late Latin 'ministrallus', meaning servant or entertainer. Minstrels played an important role in medieval society, bridging the gap between the common people and the nobility through their music and storytelling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,685, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.