minstrel

Definition of Minstrel in English :

a singer of folk songs

2. minstrel

a performer in a minstrel show

3. minstrel

celebrate by singing, in the style of minstrels

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Minstrel

noun

1.

a medieval wandering musician who performed songs or recited poetry with instrumental accompaniment

2.

a performer in a minstrel show

3. archaic or poetic

any poet, musician, or singer

noun

1.

any of a medieval class of entertainers who traveled from place to place: known esp. for singing and reciting to musical accompaniment

2. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic

a poet, singer, or musician

3. US

a performer in a minstrel show

n.

1. A medieval entertainer who traveled from place to place, especially to sing and recite poetry.

2.

a. A lyric poet.

b. A musician.

3. A performer in a minstrel show.