parle

[ pahrl ]

noun

, Archaic.

, parled, parl·ing.

1. talk; parley.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parle¹

1350–1400; Middle English parlen < Middle French parler to speak < Late Latin parabolāre; parable

Example Sentences

You are very naughty, mon prince; I am speaking of real animals, je parle des btes.

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During these first years of missionary work at Lac-qui-parle, the school was well attended.

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And these people at the Traverse (Sissetons they were) we found quite equal to those at Lac-qui-parle.

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There was at this time an elderly man who sought admission to the church at Lac-qui-parle, Left Hand by name.

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In these circumstances it was deemed advisable for Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins to go on to Lac-qui-parle for a year.

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