balladry

[bal-uh-dree]

bal·lad·ry

[bal-uh-dree]
noun
1.
ballad poetry.
2.
the composing, playing, or singing of ballads.

Origin:
1590–1600; ballad + -ry
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Balladry is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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balladry (ˈbælədrɪ)
 
n
1.  ballad poetry or songs
2.  the art of writing, composing, or performing ballads

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