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1. （中世紀的）吟遊詩人
   The minstrel had been to many places before he came here.

   在來到這裡之前，這個吟遊詩人已經去過很多地方。

2. （滑稽歌舞表演的）藝人
   They hired a minstrel for her birthday party.

   他們為她的生日晚會請了一個藝人。

3. 【古】【文】詩人；歌唱家；音樂家
   The king and queen always had minstrels play at their feasts.

   國王和王后總是要音樂家在宴會上表演。

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