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verb (used with object)
1.
to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
2.
to turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question.
verb (used without object)
3.
to parry a thrust, blow, etc.
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Parries
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Origin:
1665–75; < French parez, imperative of parer to ward off, set off < Latin parāre to set. See parade
1665–75; < French parez, imperative of parer to ward off, set off < Latin parāre to set. See parade
Related forms
par·ri·a·ble, adjective
par·ri·er, noun
un·par·ried, adjective
un·par·ry·ing, adjective
Synonyms
2. avert; elude; prevent, obviate, preclude.
2. avert; elude; prevent, obviate, preclude.
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parry
1634, from Fr. parez! (which commonly would have been heard in fencing lessons), imper. of parer "ward off," from It. parare "to ward or defend a blow," from L. parare "make ready, prepare" (see pare). Non-fencing use is from 1718.
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