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- [min-struh l-see]
- /ˈmɪn strəl si/
- /ˈmɪn.strəl.si/
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- [min-struh l-see]
- /ˈmɪn strəl si/
Definitions of minstrelsy word
- noun minstrelsy the art or practice of a minstrel. 1
- noun minstrelsy minstrels' songs, ballads, etc.: a collection of Scottish minstrelsy. 1
- noun minstrelsy The practice of performing as a minstrel. 1
- noun minstrelsy the art of a minstrel 0
- noun minstrelsy the poems, music, or songs of a minstrel 0
- noun minstrelsy a troupe of minstrels 0
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Origin of minstrelsy
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English minstralcie (< Anglo-French menestralsie) < Anglo-Latin ministralcia, menestralcia. See minstrel, -cy
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Parts of speech for Minstrelsy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
minstrelsy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
minstrelsy usage trend in Literature
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