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Jongler

Jongleur \Jon"gleur\, Jongler \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.