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meaning of parlay
« on: February 10, 2014, 12:07:12 AM »
parlay
 
par·lay
transitive verb (past and past participle par·layed, present participle par·lay·ing, 3rd person present singular par·lays)
1.  bet winnings: to stake an original bet and its winnings on a subsequent bet
2.  use advantage: to make good use of an asset or advantage to obtain success
He parlayed his family connections into a prestigious job in the finance industry.
 
noun (plural par·lays)
 instance of betting winnings: a bet in which winnings from a previous bet are gambled

[Late 19th century. Alteration of paroli, via French < Italian parare "place a bet" < Latin, "prepare"]

parlay or parley? Do not confuse the spelling of parlay and parley, which sound similar. Parlay is a verb and noun referring to the betting of winnings on a subsequent bet. Parley is a verb and noun referring to talks or negotiations, especially with an enemy.


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Re: meaning of parlay
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2014, 02:30:00 PM »
They keep tabs on what is happening on the street, and parlay this information into arrests or more comprehensive investigations.

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Re: meaning of parlay
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2014, 05:42:52 PM »
parlay, as in parlay-vous fransay?

which is pronounced, pan-tay mow gi-say?

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Re: meaning of parlay
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2014, 10:28:40 PM »
gilizord-lizord man hinoon nimo ang word ug samot hubag uy.  sazorn ra man unta ni, as in...

sa amo bag-o pa ming nananorm ug parlay aron naay makaaorn nga humayr. :P



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