n.
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural parleys
Etymology: Middle English parlai speech, probably from Middle French parlee, from feminine of parlé, past participle of parler to speak, from Medieval Latin parabolare, from Late Latin parabola speech, parable ― more at PARABLE
Date: 1580
1 a : a conference for discussion of points in dispute b : a conference with an enemy
2 : DISCUSSION