[1630–40; ballad + -eer]This word is first recorded in the period 1630–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: amphibian, concentrate, ejector, outfield, precision-eer is a noun-forming suffix occurring originally in loanwords from French (buccaneer; mutineer; pioneer) and productive in the formation of English nouns denoting persons who produce, handle,or are otherwise significantly associated with the referent of the base word (auctioneer; engineer; mountaineer; pamphleteer); now frequently pejorative (profiteer; racketeer)
Examples of 'balladeer' in a sentence
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Moreover, he was a professional balladeer prepared to turn his hand to political protest.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
But now anyone can be a balladeer.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He has added to that the roles of balladeer and orbital classroom assistant, and made it look easy.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He's an appealing presence, too - modest, warm, generous and funny enough to nail that gloomy balladeer image.
The Sun (2013)
His tribute cemented his reputation as heart-tugging balladeer just as the original concert revived hers.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The original balladeer of sentimental mum-rock is back, ready to share her passion and pain with the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The saviour of the music industry and the voice of her generation, or just another big-voiced balladeer who got lucky?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Discogroover, balladeer, shambles and music mogul?