PARRY

parry. Parry, v.t. to put by a thrust, ward off, fence off

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Par″ry (păr″ry̆), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Parried (–rĭd); p. pr. & vb. n. Parrying.] [[F. paré, p. p. of parer. See Pare, v. t.]] 1. 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.
Vice parries wide The undreaded volley with a sword of straw. Cowper. 2. 2. To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
The French government has parried the payment of our claims. E. Everett.