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| ri·poste [ ri pṓst ] (plural ri·postes) |
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1. smart reaction: a quick or witty reaction to something, usually spoken
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2. quick fencing thrust: in fencing, a quick deft thrust made after parrying the lunge of an opponent
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| [Early 18th century. Via French< Italian risposta, past participle of rispondere "respond" < Latin respondere (see respond)] |
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