pourparler

pour·par·ler

noun \ˌpu̇r-pär-ˈlā\

Definition of POURPARLER

: a discussion preliminary to negotiations

Origin of POURPARLER

French, from Middle French, from pourparler to discuss, from Old French, from pour for, before + parler to speak — more at purchase, parley

First Known Use: 1795

Rhymes with POURPARLER

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