The Only Use of
parry
in
Fahrenheit 451
- I calmly parried every thrust.
p. 103.1parried = avoided
Definition:
to avoid -- especially to deflect (cause something to change direction)
in 2 primary senses:
- to avoid an attack -- especially a physical attack as when deflecting the thrust of a sword
- to avoid answering a question with a clever response that directs attention elsewhere