The meaning of PARLEY is to speak with another : confer; specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy. How to use parley in a sentence.

Synonyms for PARLEYED: consulted, conferred, discussed, counselled, talked, treated, counseled, confabulated, argued, confabbed

Define parleyed. parleyed synonyms, parleyed pronunciation, parleyed translation, English dictionary definition of parleyed. 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...

PARLEYED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of parley 2. to meet in order to discuss something, especially…. Learn more.

PARLEY definition: 1. a discussion between two groups of people, especially one that is intended to end an argument 2…. Learn more.

A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy. [Middle English, from Old French parlee, from feminine past participle of parler, to talk, from Vulgar Latin *paraulāre, from Late Latin parabolāre, from parabola, discourse; see parable.]

This looked like a surrender: there would not be so many men, some two hundred in all, if it were a parley party. Among our people one of the twelve essential conditions for a parley is the presence of a bard. Lord Dondo and I were sent as the envoys, under the flag of parley, to deliver an ultimatum to Olus and arrange the terms and ransoms.

A parley is a discussion between two opposing people or groups in which both sides try to come to an agreement. When two opposing people or groups parley, they meet to discuss something in order to come to an agreement. ...a place where we meet and parley. [VERB] I don't think you've ever tried parleying with Gleed, have you? [VERB + with]

A formal discussion between enemies or opponents is called a parley. A British drummer called for a parley between the British and American armies in 1781, and officers from both sides then discussed the terms of Britain's surrender. Parley can also be used as a verb, meaning to discuss or negotiate, such as between enemies or opponents.

Definition of parley noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.