parry > define

noun

• Fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword. (
• A return punch (especially by a boxer.
  • synonyms: counterpunch, counter

verb

• Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball. )
  • usage: "block an attack"
  • synonyms: block, deflect
• Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues. )
  • usage: "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
  • synonyms: hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep

• (v.t.) To ward off; to stop or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow or anything that means or threatens harm.
• (v.i.) To ward off, evade or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
• (n.) 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.
• (v.t.) To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.

• Name Meaning: From a Welsh surname which was derived from ap Harry meaning "son of Harry"
• Name Origin: Welsh