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parlance

[pahr-luhns]

noun

  1. a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom.

    legal parlance.

  2. speech, especially a formal discussion or debate.

  3. talk; parley.



parlance

/ ˈpɑːləns /

noun

  1. a particular manner of speaking, esp when specialized; idiom

    political parlance

  2. archaic,  any discussion, such as a debate

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parlance1

From Anglo-French, dating back to 1570–80; parle, -ance
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parlance1

C16: from Old French, from parler to talk, via Medieval Latin from Late Latin parabola speech, parable ; compare parley
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Example Sentences

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In military parlance, M means multi-use and Q indicates it’s an unmanned aerial vehicle.

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Like all the best girl groups, every fan can pick a favourite - or bias, in K-pop parlance - who aligns with their own personality.

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At least Harold Macmillan understood, to use the parlance of his time, that history was a cruel mistress and was sure to leave him behind.

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Disney in 2021 announced that its staff — cast members, in park parlance — would have more freedom in how they appear for work, including the ability to choose gender-inclusive costumes and hairstyles.

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Hustler - Kenyan parlance for someone eking out a living against the odds - helped portray him as someone who would prioritise the needs of the struggling folk.

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