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riposte

ri·poste [ ri pṓst ] (plural ri·postes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. smart reaction: a quick or witty reaction to something, usually spoken

2. quick fencing thrust: in fencing, a quick deft thrust made after parrying the lunge of an opponent

[Early 18th century. Via French< Italian risposta, past participle of rispondere "respond" < Latin respondere (see respond)]

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