What does "ballad" mean?
Ballad: 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.
Additional senses
- 2.To make or sing ballads. [Obs.]
- 3.To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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