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- [min-uh-sing-er]
- /ˈmɪn əˌsɪŋ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [min-uh-sing-er]
- /ˈmɪn əˌsɪŋ ər/
Definitions of minnesinger word
- noun minnesinger one of a class of German lyric poets and singers of the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries. 1
- noun minnesinger A German lyric poet and singer of the 12th -14th centuries who performed songs of courtly love. 1
- noun minnesinger one of the German lyric poets and musicians of the 12th to 14th centuries 0
- noun minnesinger any of a number of German lyric poets and singers of the 12th to the 14th cent. 0
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Origin of minnesinger
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < German, equivalent to Minne love + Singer singer
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Parts of speech for Minnesinger
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minnesinger popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
minnesinger usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for minnesinger
noun minnesinger
- minstrel — a medieval poet and musician who sang or recited while accompanying himself on a stringed instrument, either as a member of a noble household or as an itinerant troubadour.
- artist — An artist is someone who draws or paints pictures or creates sculptures as a job or a hobby.
- musician — a person who makes music a profession, especially as a performer of music.
- bard — People sometimes refer to William Shakespeare as the Bard.
- poet — a person who composes poetry.
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