Associations to the word «Parley»

Wiktionary

PARLEY, noun. A conference, especially one between enemies.
PARLEY, verb. (intransitive) To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

Dictionary definition

PARLEY, noun. A negotiation between enemies.
PARLEY, verb. Discuss, as between enemies.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats