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jongleur

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Jongleur \Jon"gleur\, Jongler \Jon"gler\, n. [F. jongleur. See
   {Juggler}.]
   1. In the Middle Ages, a court attendant or other person who,
      for hire, recited or sang verses, usually of his own
      composition. See {Troubadour}.

            Vivacity and picturesquenees of the jongleur's
            verse.                                --J R. Green.

   2. A juggler; a conjuror. See {Juggler}. --Milton.

Source : WordNet®

jongleur
     n : a singer of folk songs [syn: {folk singer}, {minstrel}, {poet-singer},
          {troubadour}]
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