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1. (n.) parley
discussion; conference.
2. parley
a conference between enemies under a truce.
3. (v.i.) parley
to hold a parley.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME parlai < MF parlee, n. use of fem. of parle, ptp. of parler to speak < LL parabolāre; see parable)
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1. (verb) parley
a negotiation between enemies
2. (verb) parley
discuss, as between enemies
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1. (noun) parley
mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce
2. (verb) parley
to speak with another; to confer on some point of mutual concern; to discuss orally; hence, specifically, to confer orally with an enemy; to treat with him by words, as on an exchange of prisoners, an armistice, or terms of peace
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