parley

English

/ˈpɑɹli/, /ˈpɑːlɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • A conference, especially one between enemies.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English parlai (parley, speech) borrowed from Old French parler (speak, talk, speak talk) derived from Latin parabolō, parabola (comparison, later, speech, illustration, word, parable, likeness) derived from Ancient Greek παραβολή (comparison, parable).

Origin

Ancient Greek

παραβολή

Gloss

comparison, parable

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