parley
a discussion or conference.
an informal conference between enemies under a truce, especially to discuss terms, conditions of surrender, etc.
to hold an informal conference with an enemy under a truce, as between active hostilities.
to speak, talk, or confer.
Origin of parley
1Other words for parley
Other words from parley
- par·ley·er, noun
Other definitions for Parley (2 of 2)
Peter, pen name of Samuel Griswald Goodrich.
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How to use parley in a sentence
Bouvard parleyed with him outside the door, and, to make him open it, promised him a plum tart.
Bouvard and Pcuchet, part 2 | Gustave FlaubertShe drew the dividends on their railway stock, parleyed with lawyers, and engaged and settled with the hired men.
Southern Hearts | Florence Hull WinterburnThe former parleyed and would see about it, gave rather uncertainly, and must speak to Edward before they could decide.
A New Atmosphere | Gail HamiltonHaving parleyed for a while with the people in the cutter, she moved slowly on again towards the colony.
Wanderings in Patagonia | Julius BeerbohmThe men parleyed around some little time, offering pretexts for entering the shack, the interior of which bespoke its own poverty.
Wells Brothers | Andy Adams
British Dictionary definitions for parley
/ (ˈpɑːlɪ) /
a discussion, esp between enemies under a truce to decide terms of surrender, etc
(intr) to discuss, esp with an enemy under a truce
(tr) to speak (a foreign language)
Origin of parley
1Derived forms of parley
- parleyer, noun
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