Parley
['pɑːlɪ] or ['pɑrli]
Definition
(noun.) a negotiation between enemies.
(verb.) discuss, as between enemies.
Typed by Betsy--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce.
(v. i.) 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.
Typed by Leigh
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. n. Talk, converse, discourse, hold a conference (especially with an enemy).
n. Conference (especially between enemies), talk, discourse, conversation.
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Examples
- I have not the inclination to parley,' said Mr. Brownlow, 'and, as I advocate the dearest interests of others, I have not the right. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Whichever Mr. Yates did not chuse would perfectly satisfy him, and a short parley of compliment ensued. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Enough of this parley, said the sergeant. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I want to be off--now--to-night, Dobbin continued; and the Colonel getting up, came out to parley with him. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- A man was standing there, in parley with the watchman. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Whereupon, says Plutarch, without further parley Aristides wrote as the man desired. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- There is a parley, and we gather that it is all right. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Indeed, even as they parleyed the Greeks set to work to demolish the end that linked them to the Scythians as quickly as possible. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- He parleyed for two years, sending a disciple to preach in Medina and destroy the idols there. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Some parleying was audible in the hall, and soon the new-comer entered. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Days were passed in parleys, visits, preparations. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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