GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Palaver , n. [Sp. palabra, or Pg. palavra, fr. L. parabola a comparison, a parable, LL., a word. See Parable.]
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   Talk; conversation; esp., idle or beguiling talk; talk intended to deceive; flattery.
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   In Africa, a parley with the natives; a talk; hence, a public conference and deliberation; a debate.
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   This epoch of parliaments and eloquent palavers.
   Carlyle.
   
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   Palaver, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Palavered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Palavering.] To make palaver with, or to; to used palaver; to talk idly or deceitfully; to employ flattery; to cajole; as, to palaver artfully.
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   Palavering the little language for her benefit.
   C. Bronté
   
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