jongleur
/ˈdʒɑŋɡlər/
noun
- A traveling medieval entertainer who sang, recited poetry, told stories, and performed acrobatics or juggling.
- The jongleur entertained the castle guests with songs and juggling tricks.
- The festival featured a jongleur in period costume performing for the crowd.
- In medieval times, a jongleur might travel from village to village sharing news and stories.