Parry

  • 121parry — v. a. 1. Ward off, turn aside, prevent, avert. 2. Shift off, avoid, evade …

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  • 122parry — verb 1) Alfonso parried the blow Syn: ward off, fend off; deflect, hold off, block, counter, repel, repulse 2) I parried her constant questions Syn: evade, sidestep, avoid, dodge …

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  • 123parry — v 1. ward off, fend off, divert, deflect, turn aside; shield from, defend against, stave off, Archaic. forfend; repulse, repel, drive back, keep off, keep at a distance, hold off; avert, prevent, obviate, preclude, forestall, debar, hinder,… …

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  • 124parry — par·ry …

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  • 125parry — verb 1) Sharpe parried the blow Syn: ward off, fend off, deflect, block 2) I parried her questions Syn: evade, sidestep, avoid, dodge, field …

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  • 126Parry — Par•ry [[t]ˈpær i[/t]] n. big William Edward, 1790–1855, English arctic explorer …

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  • 127Parry — /ˈpæri/ (say paree) noun 1. Sir C(harles) Hubert H(astings), 1848–1918, English composer, especially noted for his choral music. 2. Sir William Edward, 1790–1855, English arctic explorer, who tried to reach the North Pole (1827) …

  • 128parry —   Pale, kaupale, ho okāpae, kokope …

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