minstrelsy

Listen See in ThesaurusSee in a sentence
(-sē)

noun pl. minstrelsies

  1. the art or occupation of a minstrel
  2. a group of minstrels
  3. a collection of minstrels' ballads or songs

Origin: ME menestralcie < OFr menestralsie

See minstrelsy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. min·strel·sies
  1. The art or profession of a minstrel.
  2. A troupe of minstrels.
  3. Ballads and lyrics sung by minstrels.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English minstralsie

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman menestralsie

Origin: , from Old French menestrel, entertainer; see minstrel

.

Learn more about minstrelsy

minstrelsy synonyms

minstrelsy in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Also Mentioned In

blackface

music

song

Browse entries near minstrelsy

minoxidil

Miño

Minsk

minster

minstrel show

minstrel

mint family

mint julep

mintage

mintmark

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.
About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.