minstrelsy
minstrelsy
Definition
min·strelsy (-sē)
noun pl. -·sies
- the art or occupation of a minstrel
- a group of minstrels
- a collection of minstrels' ballads or songs
Etymology: ME menestralcie < OFr menestralsie
minstrelsy
Synonyms
minstrelsy
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- Northumbrian: Their work was eventually published ( in 1882 ) as The Northumbrian Minstrelsy, and original copies are now much sought after.
Noun used with modifier
- blackface: Conference presentations include pieces on Jack Kerouac and blackface minstrelsy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Theodor Adorno.
Browse dictionary entries near minstrelsy
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- mint julep
- mintage
- minty
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- minus
- minus sign
- minuscule
