parley (redirected from parleyed)

par·ley  (pärl)

n. pl. par·leys

A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.

intr.v. par·leyed, par·ley·ing, par·leys

To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

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[Middle English, from Old French parlee, from feminine past participle of parler, to talk, from Vulgar Latin *paraulre, from Late Latin parabolre, from parabola, discourse; see parable.]

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parley Old-fashioned

Noun

a discussion between members of opposing sides to decide terms of agreement

Verb

to have a parley [French parler to talk]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	parley - a negotiation between enemies negotiation, talks, dialogue - a discussion intended to produce an agreement; "the buyout negotiation lasted several days"; "they disagreed but kept an open dialogue"; "talks between Israelis and Palestinians"
Verb	1.	parley - discuss, as between enemies negociate - confer with another in order to come to terms or reach an agreement; "The parties negociated all night" palaver - have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds