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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1616-1658
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Minstreller, n. [f. Minstral(l n. Cf. also Menstral(l)er.] A musical entertainer, musician. — 1616 Calderwood VII. 225.
That the minister give up the names of idle sangsters and minstrellers within the paroche a1658 Durham Commandments 244.
All idle vagabonds, playfairs, sporters, minstrellers, stage-players and such like
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