1. a medieval wandering minstrel who entertained by singing, reciting poetry, and performing tricks
Usage: historical

Examples

• The jongleur traveled from castle to castle, entertaining nobles with songs and stories.
• Medieval jongleurs were skilled performers who combined music, poetry, and acrobatics.
• The court welcomed the visiting jongleur who brought news from distant lands.
• A jongleur’s repertoire included epic tales, love songs, and comic performances.
• The village gathered to watch the jongleur juggle while reciting ancient ballads.
• Jongleurs played an important role in preserving oral traditions during the Middle Ages.