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Ballad vs Ley - What's the difference?

ballad | ley |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between ballad and ley

is that ballad is (obsolete) to make mention of in ballads while ley is (obsolete) fallow; unseeded.

As nouns the difference between ballad and ley

is that ballad is a kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas while ley is .

As a verb ballad

is (obsolete) to make mention of in ballads.

As an adjective ley is

(obsolete) fallow; unseeded.

ballad

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
  • The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
  • A slow romantic pop song.
  • On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.

    Quotations

    * 1885, *: A wandering minstrel I — *: A thing of shreds and patches, *: Of ballads , songs and snatches,

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To make mention of in ballads.
  • To compose or sing ballads.
  • ley

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) law
  • (Abbott)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) fallow; unseeded
  • (Beaumont and Fletcher)

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