Etymology

jongleur

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Today it means: An itinerant entertainer in medieval England and France; roles included song, music, acrobatics etc.; a troubadour. Full definition →

French jongleur
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  1. French · borrowed fromjongleur
  2. English todayjongleur

Borrowed from French jongleur. Doublet of juggler.

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