Par·ry v. t. [imp. & p. p. Parried p. pr. & vb. n. Parrying.]
1. To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
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.
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