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i 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.
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 (ˈpærɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -ries, -rying, -ried | |
| 1. | to ward off (an attack) by blocking or deflecting, as in fencing |
| 2. | (tr) to evade (questions), esp adroitly |
| —n , -ries, -rying, -ried, -ries | |
| 3. | an act of parrying, esp (in fencing) using a stroke or circular motion of the blade |
| 4. | a skilful evasion, as of a question |
| [C17: from French parer to ward off, from Latin parāre to prepare] | |
| Parry (ˈpærɪ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Sir (Charles) Hubert (Hastings). 1848--1918, English composer, noted esp for his choral works |
| 2. | Sir William Edward. 1790--1855, English arctic explorer, who searched for the Northwest Passage (1819--25) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1827) |
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Word Origin & History
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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Example sentences
Parry describes that keeps customers on the property.
Currency boards can help countries parry attacks on their currencies.
In this febrile atmosphere, our two debaters have engaged in a final thrust and parry.
If he cannot explain complex issues clearly, or parry reporters' thrusts, he does his boss a disservice.
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