Meaning

noun (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

noun a return punch (especially by a boxer)

verb impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

originFrom earlier parree, from Middle English *parree, *paree, from Old French paree (“preparation, ceremony, parade”), from Medieval Latin parāta (“preparation, parade”), from parāre (“to ward off, guard, defend, prepare, get ready”). More at pare. The English verb is taken from the noun. Doublet of parade. Alternative etymology derives the verb parry from French parez, the imperative form of parer…

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