Both Uses of
retort
in
Jane Eyre
- I thought I might have retorted the question on him who put it: but I would not take that freedom.†
Chpt 17 *
- I retorted, roused to something like passion.†
Chpt 23
Definition:
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(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one