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. [1913 Webster] We yield on parley, but are stormed in vain. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] To beat a parley (Mil.), to beat a drum, or sound a trumpet, as a signal for holding a conference with the enemy. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] They are at hand, To parley or to fight; therefore prepare. --Shak. [1913 Webster]