Balaam noun. ['beɪlǝm] M17.
[The prophet in Numbers 22-4.]
1. A person who follows religion for profit. M17.

2. Superfluous or trivial material used to fill up a column. Journalists' slang. E19.

Comb.:
Balaam basket an editor's container for unwanted material.

■ Balaamite noun = BALAAM 1 M16.

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