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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Bal"lad, v. i.
To make or sing ballads.
[Obs.]
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Bal"lad, v. t.
To make mention of in ballads.
[Obs.]
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