parry
parry definition
parry (par′ē)
transitive verb parried -·ried, parrying -·ry·ing
- to ward off or deflect (a blow, the thrust of a sword, etc.)
- to counter or ward off (criticism, a prying question, etc.) by a clever or evasive response
Etymology: prob. < Fr parez, imper. of parer < It parare, to ward off < L parare, to prepare
intransitive verb
to make a parry or evasion
noun pl. parries -·ries
- a warding off or a turning aside of a blow, thrust, etc., as in fencing
- an evasion; evasive reply
Parry definition
Parry (par′ē)
Parry,
Sir William Edward 1790-1855; Eng. naval officer & arctic explorer
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