Jon"gleur (?), Jon"gler (?), n. [F. jongleur. See Juggler.]

1.

In the Middle Ages, a court attendant or other person who, for hire, recited or sang verses, usually of his own composition. See Troubadour.

Vivacity and picturesquenees of the jongleur's verse. J R. Green.

2.

A juggler; a conjuror. See Juggler.

Milton.

 

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