Spielmann

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃpiːlman/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) a wayfaring singer, musician, or other entertainer; a minstrel
  • a member of a marching band

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German spilman inherited from Old High German spiliman, spil + Old High German man.

Origin

Old High German

man

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