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Definition of Parlance
1. Noun. A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language.
Exact synonyms: Idiom
Generic synonyms: Expression, Formulation
Derivative terms: Idiomatic, Idiomatical
Generic synonyms: Expression, Formulation
Derivative terms: Idiomatic, Idiomatical
Definition of Parlance
1. n. Conversation; discourse; talk; diction; phrase; as, in legal parlance; in common parlance.
Definition of Parlance
1. a manner of speaking [n -S]
Medical Definition of Parlance
1. Conversation; discourse; talk; diction; phrase; as, in legal parlance; in common parlance. "A hate of gossip parlance and of sway." (Tennyson) Origin: OF, fr. F. Parler to speak. See Parley. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)