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the singing of folk songs, esp. by a group of people.[1905-10]
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folk singing — the singing of folk songs, esp. by a group of people. [1905 10] * * * folk singing noun [uncountable] Thesaurus: types of singinghyponym Main entry: folk singer * * * folk singing, the singing of folk songs … Useful english dictionary
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folk singer — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms folk singer : singular folk singer plural folk singers someone who sings folk songs, especially as their job Derived word: folk singing noun uncountable … English dictionary
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