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parle

American  
[pahrl] / pɑrl /

noun

Archaic.
parled, parling
  1. talk; parley.


Etymology

Origin of parle

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

Example Sentences

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But police have not laid eyes on Kevin Parle - known as 'Hemp' or 'Joseph' - since 2004 - despite reports linking him to Spain, Australia and Dubai.

From BBC

Despite high profile campaigns - including a billboard being driven around Spain featuring Parle's face - cash rewards, media coverage and true-crime podcasts - no credible leads have emerged.

From BBC

The hunt for Parle, who would now be 45, carries a £10,000 reward from the charity Crimestoppers - which considers him one of the UK's most wanted fugitives.

From BBC

The charity described Parle as about 6ft 5in tall with red hair and a stocky build.

From BBC

Living in Paris for a year certainly had its share of stresses, mostly because my French language skills never really advanced beyond me saying, Je parle français un petit peu, before switching to English.

From Slate