PARLEY

PRONUNCIATION: (PAR-lee)

MEANING: verb intr.: To have a discussion, especially with an opposing party.
noun: A discussion, especially between opposing groups.

ETYMOLOGY: Apparently from French parler (to talk), from Latin parabolare (to speak or talk), from parabola (speech). Earliest documented use: 1490.
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PPARLEY - to discuss softly

PARLET - a capable but young golfer

PORLEY - not very well