JONGLEUR

{ Jon″gleur (?), Jon″gler (?), } n. [[F. jongleur. See Juggler.]] 1. 1. In the Middle Ages, a court attendant or other person who, for hire, recited or sang verses, usually of his own composition. See Troubadour.
Vivacity and picturesquenees of the jongleur's verse. J R. Green. 2. 2. A juggler; a conjuror. See Juggler. Milton.