(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:43:48

Ri*post" (?), n. [F. riposte.]

1.

In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.

2.

A quick and sharp refort; a repartee.

J. Morley.

 

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