ballad, lay
(noun) a narrative poem of popular origin
ballad, lay
(noun) a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ballad (plural ballads)
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
A slow romantic song.
ballad (third-person singular simple present ballads, present participle ballading, simple past and past participle balladed)
(obsolete) To make mention of in ballads.
(intransitive) To compose or sing ballads.
Source: Wiktionary
Bal"lad, n. Etym: [OE. balade, OF. balade, F. ballade, fr. Pr. ballada a dancing song, fr. ballare to dance; cf. It. ballata. See 2d Ball, n., and Ballet.]
Definition: A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
Bal"lad, v. i.
Definition: To make or sing ballads. [Obs.]
Bal"lad, v. t.
Definition: To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 June 2025
(noun) the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage; “his roots in Texas go back a long way”; “he went back to Sweden to search for his roots”; “his music has African roots”
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