minstrel

/M IH1 N S T R AH0 L/
noun
  1. 1

    A medieval traveling entertainer who would sing and recite poetry, often to his own musical accompaniment.

  2. 2

    One of a troupe of entertainers who wore black makeup (blackface) to present a so-called minstrel show, being a variety show of song, dance and banjo music.

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