Minstrelsy

Origin

From Middle English minstralcie, from 13th century Anglo-Norman menestralsie, menestralcie, from Middle French or directly from Old French menestrel 'minstrel', itself from Medieval Latin ministralis "servant, jester, singer," from Late Latin ministerialis "imperial household officer, one having an official duty", from the adjective ministerialis "ministerial, servants -", from Latin ministerium 'service'

Full definition of minstrelsy

Noun

1. The musical and other art and craft of a minstrel.
2. A group of minstrels.
3. Any similar modern group performing song and verse.
4. A collection of minstrel ballads.