minstrelsy noun. ['mɪnstr(ǝ)lsi] ME.
[Old French menestralsie, from menestrel: see MINSTREL.]
1. The art or occupation of a minstrel; the practice of playing and singing. arch. ME.

2. A group or gathering of minstrels; collect. musicians, singers. ME.

3. Musical instruments collectively; a musical instrument. LME-E16.

4. Minstrel poetry. E19.

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