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parry

UK/ˈpæɹi/ US/ˈpɛri/ uncommon
verb (2) noun (1)

verb

1.

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

  • “block an attack”
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2.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

  • “He dodged the issue”
  • “she skirted the problem”
  • “They tend to evade their responsibilities”
  • “he evaded the questions skillfully”
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noun

1.

Origin

From earlier parree, from Middle English *parree, *paree, from Old French paree (“preparation, ceremony, parade”), from Medieval Latin parāta (“preparation, parade”), from parāre (“to ward off, guard, defend, prepare, get ready”). More at pare. The English verb is taken from the noun. Doublet of parade. Alternative etymology derives the verb parry from French parez, the imperative form of parer (“to fend off”), ultimately from the Medieval Latin parāre. See above.

Phrases

  • beat parry
  • circular parry
  • opposition parry
  • yielding parry

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