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1parley
verb par·ley \ˈpär-lē\
: to talk with an enemy or someone you disagree with especially in order to end a conflict
par·leyedpar·ley·ing
Full Definition of PARLEY
intransitive verb
: to speak with another : confer; specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy
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First Known Use of PARLEY
1570
2parley
noun
plural parleys
Definition of PARLEY
1
a : a conference for discussion of points in dispute b : a conference with an enemy
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Origin of PARLEY
Middle English parlai speech, probably from Middle French parlee, from feminine of parlé, past participle of parler to speak, from Medieval Latin parabolare, from Late Latin parabola speech, parable — more at parable
First Known Use: 1580
Related to PARLEY
- Synonyms
- colloquy, conference, council, panel, panel discussion, forum, powwow, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium
Parley
biographical name
Definition of PARLEY
Peter — see Samuel Griswold goodrich
PARLEY Defined for Kids
1parley
noun par·ley \ˈpär-lē\
plural parleys
Definition of PARLEY for Kids
: a discussion with an enemy
2parley
verb
par·leyedpar·ley·ing
Definition of PARLEY for Kids
: to hold a discussion of terms with an enemy
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