Replier (redirected from Repliant)

re·ply  (r-pl)

v. re·plied, re·ply·ing, re·plies

v.intr.

1. To give an answer in speech or writing.

2. To respond by an action or gesture.

3. To echo.

4. To return gunfire or an attack: The big guns replied.

5. Law To respond to a defendant's plea.

v.tr.

To say or give as an answer: I replied that I was unable to help them. See Synonyms at answer.

n. pl. re·plies

1. A response in speech or writing.

2. A response by an action or gesture.

3. Law A plaintiff's formal response in answer to that of a defendant.

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[Middle English replien, from Old French replier, from Latin replicre, to fold back; see replicate.]

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re·plier n.