balladist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of balladist
Example Sentences
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This balladist of the Middle West, whose books sell millions of copies, is as representative of the great sentimentality of America, as the Ford car is of our thrift.
From Time Magazine Archive
"General Big-talk," the Yankee balladist called him when once the siege was in progress.
From The Siege of Boston by Allen French
But according to the balladist his career, on one occasion, had well nigh terminated disastrously.
From Border Raids and Reivers by Robert Borland
The balladist and his men and women speak straight to the point, and call a spade a spade.
From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by John Geddie
Or a balladist, man or woman, took the centre, and sang towards our compassionate windows.
From London Films by William Dean Howells
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