I. ˈpär-lē intransitive verb
( par·leyed ; par·ley·ing )
Date: 1570
: to speak with another : confer ; specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy
II. noun
( 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