v. i. [ F. parler. See Parley. ] To talk; to converse; to parley. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Finding himself too weak, began to parle. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Conversation; talk; parley. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
They ended parle, and both addressed for fight. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
We yield on parley, but are stormed in vain. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
To beat a parley (Mil.),
v. i.
They are at hand,
To parley or to fight; therefore prepare. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]