BALLADS
Noun
ballads
plural of ballad
Source: Wiktionary
BALLAD
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.]
BALLAD
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
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