Jongler

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Jongleur \Jon"gleur\, Jongler \Jon"gler\, n. [F. jongleur. See
     {Juggler}.]
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     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}.


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              Vivacity and picturesquenees of the jongleur's
              verse.                                --J R. Green.
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     2. A juggler; a conjuror. See {Juggler}. --Milton. Jonquil