v. t.
Vice parries wide
The undreaded volley with a sword of straw. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
The French government has parried the payment of our claims. E. Everett. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
v. i. To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]