parleyed; parleying
Definition of parley
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to speak with another : confer specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy The government refused to parley with the rebels.
parley
noun plural parleys
Definition of parley (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : a conference for discussion of points in dispute
b : a conference with an enemy
2 : discussion
Parley
biographical nameDefinition of Parley (Entry 3 of 3)
Peter — see Samuel Griswold goodrich
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The first known use of parley was in 1576
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