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Balladed vs Ballader - What's the difference?

balladed | ballader |

As a verb balladed

is past tense of ballad.

As a noun ballader is

a writer of ballads.

balladed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (ballad)

    • 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.

    • ballader

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A writer of ballads.
    • (Webster 1913)