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Definition of: parley
(pär′lē) noun
1. An oral conference, as with an enemy; a discussion of terms.
2. Mutual discourse. See synonyms under CONVERSATION.
—v.i. To hold a conference, especially with an enemy. Also Obs. parle (pärl). [<F parlée, fem. pp. of parler speak <LL parabolare <parabola. See PARABLE.]
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