"balladmonger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: balladmongers [plural]
Etymology: From ballad + monger. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ballad|monger}} ballad + monger Head templates: {{en-noun}} balladmonger (plural balladmongers)
  1. A seller or composer of ballads (especially the narrative poems). Related terms: versemonger
    Sense id: en-balladmonger-en-noun-atjSBLH2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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