'Parried' definitions:

Definition of 'Parried'

From: GCIDE
  • Parry \Par"ry\ (p[a^]r"r[y^]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Parried (p[a^]r"r[e^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. Parrying.] [F. par['e], p. p. of parer. See Pare, v. t.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Vice parries wide The undreaded volley with a sword of straw. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade. [1913 Webster]
  • The French government has parried the payment of our claims. --E. Everett. [1913 Webster]

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