pa•lav•er
Pronunciation: (pu-lav'ur, -lä'vur), [key]
— n., v., -ered, -er•ing.
—n.
- a conference or discussion.
- a long parley, esp. one between primitive natives and European traders, explorers, colonial officials, etc.
- profuse and idle talk; chatter.
- persuasive talk; flattery; cajolery.
—v.i.
- to talk profusely and idly.
- to parley or confer.
—v.t.
- to cajole or persuade.
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