Origin of term, meaning, and spelling?

[nq:1]What a palaver! (sp?) meaning: what a lot of confused fuss. (at least, that's my understanding of the term). I just wanted some clarification on the correct spelling, the correct meaning, and the origin! Thank you McB[/nq]
it's rustic american for parlez'vous . it means to get together and talk/negotiate . cowboys and indians would have a palaver after which the whites would attack anywa

[nq:2]it's rustic american for parlez'vous . it means to get ... a palaver after which the whites would attack anyway .[/nq]
Thanks for that. How interesting! Was my understanding of the meaning of "what a plaver!" right or wrong (according to modern usage)?

McB

[nq:2]What a palaver! (sp?) meaning: what a lot of confused ... spelling, the correct meaning, and the origin! Thank you McB[/nq]
[nq:1]it's rustic american for parlez'vous .[/nq]
No, raymond o'hara, it isn't.
[nq:1]it means to get together and talk/negotiate . cowboys and indians would have a palaver after which the whites would attack anyway .[/nq]
That's not quite right either,

[nq:1]What a palaver! (sp?) meaning: what a lot of confused fuss. (at least, that's my understanding of the term). I just wanted some clarification on the correct spelling, the correct meaning, and the origin! Thank you[/nq]
The New Oxford Dictionary of English:
palaver informal:
noun (mass noun) prolonged and tedious fuss or discussion: mucking around with finances and all that palave

[nq:1]Thanks for that. How interesting![/nq]
Too bad he was wrong.
[nq:1]Was my understanding of the meaning of "what a plaver!" right or wrong (according to modern usage)?[/nq]
I cited three dictionaries in another posting on this thread. I suggest you look at them and decide for yourself.
And be very wary of trusting anyone who gives you an answer to a question on etymology or me

[nq:2]What a palaver! (sp?) meaning: what a lot of confused ... spelling, the correct meaning, and the origin! Thank you McB[/nq]
[nq:1]it's rustic american for parlez'vous . it means to get together and talk/negotiate . cowboys and indians would have a palaver after which the whites would attack anyway .[/nq]
I've also heard it used to mean chaos, mess or difficult situation - Jamie Olive

[nq:2]Too bad he was wrong.[/nq]
Well, it certainly sounded plausible! :-)
McB

[nq:2]I've also heard it used to mean chaos, mess or ... relatively low usage of the term, but it definitely exists.[/nq]
Yes - that was exactly the usage I was familiar with. Glad to know other people understand it that way too.. I thought that was the only meaning... didn't know there were other uses.. Can't quite see how the term's meaning evolved from "talk" to "mess" though...

Mc

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[nq:1]Yes - that was exactly the usage I was familiar with. Glad to know other people understand it that way ... meaning... didn't know there were other uses.. Can't quite see how the term's meaning evolved from "talk" to "mess" though...[/nq]
Talk > idle chatter > chaotic chatter > the situation that caused the chaotic chatter

[nq:1]Yes - that was exactly the usage I was familiar with. Glad to know other people understand it that way ... meaning... didn't know there were other uses.. Can't quite see how the term's meaning evolved from "talk" to "mess" though...[/nq]
Chambers online :
palaver noun 1 a long, boring, complicated and seemingly pointless exercise; an unnecessary fuss ? What a palaver! 2 idle chatter.