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(), 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. Bal"lad v. i.To make or sing ballads. [Obs.] Bal"lad v. t.To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.] スポンサード リンク
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