Gleeman

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡliːmÉ™n/

Origin

Old English glīġman, glēoman, corresponding to glee + man.

Full definition of gleeman

Noun

1. (historical) A professional singer, bard, or other entertainer.
• 1948 (revised 1952), Robert Graves, The White Goddess, Faber & Faber 1999, p. 17:The ancient Celts carefully distinguished the poet, who was originally a priest and judge as well and whose person was sacrosanct, from the mere gleeman.

Anagrams

• melange, mélange