parlaïr

Norman

Alternative forms

• pâler (Jersey)

Etymology

From Old French parler, from Early Medieval Latin parabolāre.

Verb

parlaïr

1. (Guernsey) to speak
   • 2006, Marie de Garis, “La Julie et la Princesse”, in P'tites Lures Guernésiaises, Cromwell Press, published 2006, page 32:

     Aen jour, le Bailiff voulait l'y parlaïr.

     One day, the Bailiff wanted to speak to her.