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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