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parlance

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As a noun, parlance means a certain way of speaking, of using words.

Meanings of parlance

4 meanings

noun

  1. A certain way of speaking, of using words; especially that associated with a particular job or interest.

  2. Of a word, the quality of being lexicalized; especially as jargon or slang.

  3. A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

    Similar: idiom
Older and rare meanings (1)
  1. archaicrareSpeech, discussion or debate.

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