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 Parody.Parol’les (3 syl.). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Parole (French).
 
A verbal promise given by a soldier or prisoner of war, that he will not abuse his leave of absence; the watchword of the day.   1
 


 Parody.Parol’les (3 syl.). 

 
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