parley
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1par·ley
intransitive verb \ˈpär-lē\par·leyedpar·ley·ing
Definition of PARLEY
: to speak with another : confer; specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy
Examples of PARLEY
- <in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall>
First Known Use of PARLEY
1570
2parley
noun plural parleys
Definition of PARLEY
1
a : a conference for discussion of points in dispute b : a conference with an enemy
2
Examples of PARLEY
- <held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws>
- <can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise?>
Origin of PARLEY
Middle English parlai speech, probably from Middle French parlee, from feminine of parlé, past participle of parler to speak, from Medieval Latin parabolare, from Late Latin parabola speech, parable — more at parable
First Known Use: 1580
Related to PARLEY
- Synonyms
- colloquy, conference, council, panel, panel discussion, forum, powwow, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium
Parley
biographical nameDefinition of PARLEY
Peter — see Samuel Griswold goodrich
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