Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. baler (since 16th c. baller) to dance (= Pr. balar, It. ballare, Sp., Pg. bailar):—late L. (Isidore ballāre to dance. Some think the L. formed from Gr. βαλλίζειν to dance, some f. balla BALL sb.1, on the alleged ground that, in the Middle Ages, tennis was accompanied with dancing and song.] To dance.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 13138. His broþer doghter … Com þaim be-for al for to bale, Baled wel and tumbel wit-al.
