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(1):

(v. i.) To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.

(2):

(v. t.) To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.

(3):

(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.

(4):

(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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Parry'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/parry.html. 1828.
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