GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Repartee , n. [F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.] A smart, ready, and witty reply.
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   Cupid was as bad as he;
   Hear but the youngster's repartee.
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   Syn. -- Retort; reply. See Retort.
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   Repartee, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Reparteed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Reparteeing.] To make smart and witty replies. [R.]
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