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minnelied

noun, often capitalized
min·​ne·​lied | \ˈminəˌlēt\
plural minnelieder\ -​ēdə(r) \

Definition of minnelied 

1 : a song of or in the style of the minnesingers

2 : love song

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History and Etymology for minnelied

German, from Middle High German minneliet, from minne love + liet song, from Old High German liod

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