2 uses
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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
- 'Why, do you think?' inquired Fagin, parrying the question.Chapter 20 — Wherein Oliver is Delivered Over to Mr. William Sikes (8% in)
- 'He my husband!' tittered the matron, parrying the question.Chapter 38 — Containing an Account of What Passed Between Mr. and Mrs.... (54% in)
There are no more uses of "parry" in Oliver Twist.
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