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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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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
