Balladize

/ˈbæləˌdaɪz/ verb

Definition

To compose, arrange, or convert something into a ballad form; to create ballad poetry (American spelling of balladise).

Etymology

From 'ballad' plus the American spelling '-ize' suffix. Identical meaning to 'balladise' but using the '-ize' variant preferred in American English.

Kelly Says

The '-ize' vs. '-ise' split in English is actually a modern invention—scholars added Greek etymology arguments in the 1800s, but originally both were common. American 'balladize' and British 'balladise' are equally valid.

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