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gleeman

noun
glee·​man | \ ˈglÄ“-mÉ™n How to pronounce gleeman (audio) \

Definition of gleeman

: jongleur

First Known Use of gleeman

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gleeman

Middle English gleman, from Old English glēoman, from glēo + man man

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