RIPOST

Etymology

Noun

ripost (plural riposts)

(fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge.

A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.

An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.

Anagrams

• prosit, tripos

Source: Wiktionary


Ri*post", n. Etym: [F. riposte.]

1. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.

2. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee. J. Morley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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