Bal"lad , v. t. To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]
Bal"lad , v. i. To make or sing
ballads. [Obs.]
Bal"lad (&?;), n. [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.]
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.
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