Juggler
/ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/noun
A person who performs feats of skill, often involving the manipulation of objects like balls or clubs.
Did you know?In medieval times, jugglers were often seen as sorcerers, using their skills to entertain and mystify audiences with seemingly magical feats.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*yug-
“to join or unite”
Latin
Latin
ioculator
“a joker or a performer of tricks”
Old French
Old French
jugler
“to entertain or perform tricks”
Middle English
Middle English
juggler
“a performer of tricks, often with a connotation of deceit”
Modern English
English
juggler
“a skilled performer of juggling acts, typically entertaining with skillful manipulation of objects”
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