minnesinger

[ min-uh-sing-er ]

noun

1. one of a class of German lyric poets and singers of the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries.

minnesinger

/ ˈmɪnɪˌsɪŋə /

noun

1. one of the German lyric poets and musicians of the 12th to 14th centuries

Word History and Origins

Origin of minnesinger¹

1815–25; < German, equivalent to Minne love + Singer singer

Word History and Origins

Origin of minnesinger¹

C19: from German: love-singer

Example Sentences

The ex-Minnesinger 219 took the part of the latter, and in consequence drew down upon himself Frederick's vengeance.

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Hence the Minnesinger was a minstrel whose avowed theme was love.

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More noble than any of these was the tribute paid to women by the Minnesinger Henry of Meissen.

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The minnesinger of the past wrote with his heart's blood; but we moderns dip our pen into the sap of our nerves.

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The minnesinger and the troubadour praised its wines, told of its contests, and celebrated its victories.

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Related Words

• crooner
• minstrel
• songwriter