noun
- the act of speaking or talking, especially in a formal or official context
Usage: archaic or formal; often used in historical or legal contexts
verb
- present participle of 'parl'; to speak or converse
Usage: archaic; rarely used in modern English
Examples
- The parling of the ambassadors lasted several hours.
- They were parling in hushed tones near the window.
- The old text described the parling of the council members.
- He continued parling despite the interruptions.