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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Parried (); p. pr. & vb. n.Parrying.] [F. par, p. p. of parer. See Pare, v. t.] 1. To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm. Locke. Vice parries wide The undreaded volley with a sword of straw. Cowper. 2. To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade. The French government has parried the payment of our claims. E. Everett. Par"ry v. i.To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc. Locke. Par"ry n.; pl. Parries (). A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter. スポンサード リンク
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