Found 2 items, similar to Parley.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: parley
parley
n : a negotiation between enemies
v : discuss, as between enemies
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Parley
Parley
\Par"ley\, n.; pl.
Parleys. [F. parler speech, talk,
fr. parler to speak, LL. parabolare, fr. L. parabola a
comparison, parable, in LL., a word. See
Parable, and cf.
Parliament,
Parlor.]
Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral
conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce.
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We yield on parley, but are stormed in vain. --Dryden.
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To beat a parley (Mil.), to beat a drum, or sound a
trumpet, as a signal for holding a conference with the
enemy.
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Parley
\Par"ley\, v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Parleyed; p. pr. & vb.
n.
Parleying.]
To speak with another; to confer on some point of mutual
concern; to discuss orally; hence, specifically, to confer
orally with an enemy; to treat with him by words, as on an
exchange of prisoners, an armistice, or terms of peace.
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They are at hand,
To parley or to fight; therefore prepare. --Shak.
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