The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Jongleur \Jon"gleur\, Jongler \Jon"gler\, n. [F. jongleur. See Juggler.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Vivacity and picturesquenees of the jongleur's verse. --J R. Green. [1913 Webster] 2. A juggler; a conjuror. See Juggler. --Milton. Jonquil