Rep`ar*tee", v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Reparteed (-t?d"); p. pr. & vb.
n. Reparteeing.] To make smart and witty
replies. [R.] Prior.
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.