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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Parlie, -ee, -é, Pairlly, n. [e.m.E. parley (1577), -ie, -ee, of uncertain formation, but related to Parle v.] A parley or informal conference between opposing military forces; a truce arranged for this purpose. — c1615 Chron. Kings 129.
Thay within the castell be straik of drwme desyritt pairlly 1642 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 681/2.
That no pairtie be send out dureing the parlie that may offend the cuntrie peopill c1650 Spalding II. 358.
The Laird … haistellie hingis out ane signe of parlee Ib.
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