Rep`ar*tee" (r?p`3r-t?"), n. [F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.]
A smart, ready, and witty reply.
Cupid was as bad as he;
Hear but the youngster's repartee.
Prior.
Syn. -- Retort; reply. See Retort.
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Rep`ar*tee", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Reparteed (-t?d"); p. pr. & vb. n. Reparteeing.]
To make smart and witty replies.
[R.]
Prior.
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