PARLEY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Parley

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (denoting speech or debate): perhaps from Old French parlee ‘spoken’, feminine past participle of the verb parler

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpɑːli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice

Short Definition:

conference between opposing sides in dispute

Examples:
  • a parley is in progress and the invaders may withdraw

Word: Parley

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpɑːli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms

Short Definition:

hold conference with opposing side to discuss terms

Examples:
  • they disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy

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