Parley

n.	1.	Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce. We yield on parley, but are stormed in vain. - Dryden. To beat a parley (Mil.) to beat a drum, or sound a trumpet, as a signal for holding a conference with the enemy.
v. i.	1.	To speak with another; to confer on some point of mutual concern; to discuss orally; hence, specifically, to confer orally with an enemy; to treat with him by words, as on an exchange of prisoners, an armistice, or terms of peace. [imp. & p. p. Parleyed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Parleying.] They are at hand, To parley or to fight; therefore prepare. - Shak.

Noun	1.	parley - a negotiation between enemies
Verb	1.	parley - discuss, as between enemies

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