α. 1500s–1800s enterparlance.
β. 1600s interparlance.
† enterparlancen.
Obsolete.
A conference; a meeting for formal discussions or negotiations; (in later use more generally) a conversation, a discussion.In quot. 1844 as a self-conscious use of an obscure or unusual word.
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the mind > language > speech > conversation > [noun] > a, the, or this conversation
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the mind > language > speech > conversation > [noun] > conferring or consulting > a conference
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1595 A. Hartwell tr. G. T. Minadoi Hist. Warres Turkes & Persians iv. 174 This was in effect the end of this first enterparlance [It. trattamenti] of peace.
1625 Modell Wit 61 b In which time of so serious interparlance.
1643 Three Lett. 41 They would apply themselves unto him for an enterparlance.
1683 J. Bulteel tr. F. E. de Mézeray Gen. Chronol. Hist. France Index sig. d/1 Enterview and Enterparlance of the Emperor Henry III.
1787 C. Wright Irresistible Glory 213 Overseeing and carrying on every unerring enterparlance.
1844 S. K. Hoshour Lett. to Esq. Pedant iv. 14 We in the progress of our enterparlance, produced mutual and indubious apodixis.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2018; most recently modified version published online December 2020).
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