Definition of parley

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par·ley    (pärl) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. par·leys

A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.

intr.v.
par·leyed, par·ley·ing, par·leys

To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French parlee, from feminine past participle of parler, to talk, from Vulgar Latin *paraulre, from Late Latin parabolre, from parabola, discourse ; see parable