Spielmann

German

Etymology

From the Middle High German spilman, from the Old High German spiliman, from spil + man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃpiːlman/
  • (file)

Noun

Spielmann m (genitive Spielmannes or Spielmanns, plural Spielmänner, diminutive Spielmännchen n)

  1. (historical) a wayfaring singer, musician, or other entertainer; a minstrel
  2. a member of a marching band

Declension

Derived terms

  • Spielmannsdichtung
  • Spielmannszug

References

  • Spielmann in Duden online
  • Spielmann in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm online
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