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parley

par·ley [ prlee ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle par·leyed, present participle par·ley·ing, 3rd person present singular par·leys)
Definition:
 
confer: to talk or negotiate, especially with an enemy



noun  (plural par·leys)
Definition:
 
discussion: a round of talks or negotiations, especially between opposing military forces

[Late 16th century. < Old French parlee< parler "speak" < late Latin parabolare< Latin parabola (see parable)]

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