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Nov 30, 2009
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min•strel



Pronunciation: (min'strul), [key]
n.
1. a medieval poet and musician who sang or recited while accompanying himself on a stringed instrument, either as a member of a noble household or as an itinerant troubadour.
2. a musician, singer, or poet.
3. one of a troupe of comedians, usually white men made up as black performers, presenting songs, jokes, etc.

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