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jongleur

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Jongleur (noun) means a travelling performer in medieval England and France whose skills included singing, music and acrobatics; a troubadour.

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1
A travelling performer in medieval England and France whose skills included singing, music and acrobatics; a troubadour.
2
A person who juggles or performs magic tricks.
3
A person who tricks others, especially to sell fake medicine.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French jongleur, and a doublet of juggler.

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What is the meaning of jongleur?
"jongleur" (noun) means a travelling performer in medieval England and France whose skills included singing, music and acrobatics; a troubadour.
What is another word for jongleur?
Other words for "jongleur" include minstrel, troubadour.
What are the different meanings of jongleur?
"jongleur" has 3 main meanings: 1. A travelling performer in medieval England and France whose skills included singing, music and acrobatics; a troubadour; 2. A person who juggles or performs magic tricks; 3. A person who tricks others, especially to sell fake medicine.

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