parry

(părˈē)

1. To deflect or ward off (a fencing thrust, for example).
2. To deflect, evade, or avoid: He skillfully parried the question with a clever reply.

1. The deflecting or warding off of a thrust or blow, as in fencing.
2. An evasive answer or action.

(părˈē), Milman 1902-1935.

, Sir William Edward 1790-1855.