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minnesinger

/min-uh-sing-er/US // ˈmɪn əˌsɪŋ ər //UK // (ˈmɪnɪˌsɪŋə) //

敏欣,闵行区,闽南语,闵行

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : one of a class of German lyric poets and singers of the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries.

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Examples

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

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

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

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

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