parlance
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) A certain way of speaking, of using words; especially that associated with a particular job or interest.
- (countable, uncountable) Of a word, the quality of being lexicalized; especially as jargon or slang.
- (archaic, countable, rare, uncountable) Speech, discussion or debate.
Synonyms
Translations
Ausdrucksweise
langage
lenguaje
taalgebruikFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɑː.ləns/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English *parlaunce, from Anglo-Norman parlance, parlaunce, from parler (“to talk”) + -ance.
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