— parleyer , n.
/pahr"lee/ , n. , pl. parleys , v. , parleyed, parleying .
n.
1. a discussion or conference.
2. an informal conference between enemies under a truce, esp. to discuss terms, conditions of surrender, etc.
v.i.
3. to hold an informal conference with an enemy under a truce, as between active hostilities.
4. to speak, talk, or confer.
[ 1400-50; late ME parlai parlee, n. use of fem. of parle, ptp. of parler to PARLE ]
Syn. 1. talk, conversation. 4. discuss, converse.