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par·ley (pär′lē)

intransitive verb

to have a conference or discussion, esp. with an enemy; confer

Etymology: < Fr parler, to speak < OFr < LL(Ec) parabolare, to speak < parabola, a speech, parable

noun pl. parleys -·leys

a talk or conference for the purpose of discussing a specific matter or of settling a dispute, as a military conference with an enemy, under a truce, for discussing terms

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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