Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for parol. Search instead for parols.
Definitions

parol

[puh-rohl, par-uhl] / pəˈroʊl, ˈpær əl /
NOUN
word of mouth
Synonyms
WEAK
oral message orally personal account speech spoken communication spoken word verbal evidence viva voce

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Refusing to fight against their country, and being no longer bound as they believed, by their parols, they immediately repaired to the standard of General Sumter, and were with him in several battles.

From Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical by Hunter, C. L.

At the surrender of Charleston, her sons, Robert and Joseph, were made prisoners, but having given their parols, were allowed to return home.

From Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical by Hunter, C. L.

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "parol" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com