Definition of PARRY. Meaning of PARRY. Synonyms of PARRY

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Definition of PARRY

Parry
Parry Par"ry, v. i. To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc. --Locke.
Parry
Parry Par"ry, n.; pl. Parries. A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter.

Meaning of PARRY from wikipedia

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- Gordon Samuel David Parry, Baron Parry DL (usually Lord Parry) (30 November 1925 – 1 September 2004) was a Welsh Labour politician. He was created a Life...
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- Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet (27 February 1848 – 7 October 1918), was an English composer, teacher and historian of music. Born in Richmond...
- Edward Parry FRS (19 December 1790 – 8 July 1855) was a Royal Navy officer and explorer best known for his 1819–1820 expedition through the Parry Channel...
- Parry Shen (born June 26, 1973) is an American actor, author, screenwriter, and producer. Shen's first major acting role was in Better Luck Tomorrow as...
- David Parry may refer to: David Parry (American football) (born 1992), American football nose tackle David Parry (English cricketer) (born 1956), English...
- A parry is a fencing bladework maneuver intended to deflect or block an incoming attack. To execute a parry, fencers strike the opponent's foible, or...