parlance

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English *parlaunce, from Anglo-Norman parlance, parlaunce, from parler (“to talk”) + -ance. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɑː.ləns/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɑɹ.ləns/ === Noun === parlance (countable and uncountable, plural parlances) A certain way of speaking, of using words; especially that associated with a particular job or interest. Of a word, the quality of being lexicalized; especially as jargon or slang. (archaic, rare) Speech, discussion or debate. ==== Synonyms ==== jargon ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === carplane == Old French == === Alternative forms === parlaunce (chiefly late Anglo-Norman) === Etymology === parler +‎ -ance, or from Latin parabolantia. === Noun === parlance oblique singular, f (oblique plural parlances, nominative singular parlance, nominative plural parlances) discussion; debate ==== Descendants ==== English: parlance === References === parlance on the Anglo-Norman On-Line Hub