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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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(Minstral-,) Mynystralsy, Mynstrailcy, n. [ME. (1303) and e.m.E. mynstralsy, -cy, mynystralsye (14th c.): cf. Menstralsy (and Minstrelly).] Minstrelsy, the art of minstrels, musical entertainment. — c1420 Wynt. v. 2068 (C).
Festywalis, In turnnamentis and iustynge, Mynstrailcyis and gret dansynge c1420 Ib. 2645 (R).
He leryd hyr off mynystralsy
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