Jongleur
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɑŋ.ɡlɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jongleur is a noun meaning An itinerant entertainer in medieval England and France; roles included song, music, acrobatics etc.; a troubadour.
Meaning
An itinerant entertainer in medieval England and France; roles included song, music, acrobatics etc.; a troubadour.
More Meanings
- A juggler; a conjurer.
- A mountebank.
Example Sentences
vivacity and picturesqueness of the jongleur's verse
Word Forms
- jongleurs
- jongler
Synonyms for jongleur
Depending on context, synonyms include troubadour, minstrel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include troubadour, minstrel, bard, jonglery, juggler, trouveur.
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