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Meaning of minstrel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

minstrel

Pronunciation:/mɪnstɹəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A medieval traveling entertainer who would sing and recite poetry, often to his own musical accompaniment.

  2. One of a troupe of entertainers who wore black makeup (blackface) to present a so-called minstrel show, being a variety show of song, dance and banjo music.