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Meaning Of Parry
v. t.
To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a
thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
v. t.
To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
v. i.
To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow,
argument, etc.
n.
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.