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Main definitions of ballading in English

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ballading1

Pronunciation /ˈbalədɪŋ/

noun

  • The writing or composition of ballads.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Gabriel Harvey (c1552–1631), scholar and writer. From ballad + -ing.

Main definitions of ballading in English

: ballading1ballading2

ballading2

Pronunciation /ˈbalədɪŋ/

adjective

rare

  • That writes or composes ballads.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. From ballad + -ing.