balladist
[ bal-uh-dist ]
noun
a person who writes, composes, or sings ballads.
Origin of balladist
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How to use balladist in a sentence
This fact we may accept; but the question comes up: Is Homer such a balladist and nothing more?
Homer's Odyssey | Denton J. SniderOr a balladist, man or woman, took the centre, and sang towards our compassionate windows.
London Films | William Dean HowellsSweet William has always been the favourite choice of the balladist, among the Christian names of the knightly wooers.
The Balladists | John GeddieIndeed your balladist, like Allan Breck Stewart, was never a bigoted partisan of the law.
The Balladists | John GeddieBut the balladist carries everything before him by the verve and good humour and pawky wit of his song.
The Balladists | John Geddie
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