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minstrel

The correct spelling is minstrel.

How to pronounce minstrel

/mɪnstɹəl/
noun

IPA: /mɪnstɹəl/

Say it like: Min-str-el

The correct spelling is minstrel. A medieval traveling entertainer who would sing and recite poetry, often to his own musical accompaniment.

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noun

  1. 1.A medieval traveling entertainer who would sing and recite poetry, often to his own musical accompaniment.
  2. 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.

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