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- [par-ee]
- /ˈpær i/
- /ˈpærɪə /
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- [par-ee]
- /ˈpær i/
Definitions of parrier word
- verb with object parrier to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert. 1
- verb with object parrier to turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question. 1
- verb without object parrier to parry a thrust, blow, etc. 1
- noun plural parrier an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing. 1
- noun plural parrier a defensive movement in fencing. 1
- noun parrier a person who parries, blocks, or evades 0
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Origin of parrier
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < French parez, imperative of parer to ward off, set off < Latin parāre to set. See parade
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Parts of speech for Parrier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
parrier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
parrier usage trend in Literature
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