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▪ I. reˈtorting, vbl. n.1
[f. retort v.1]
The action of bending or throwing back, etc.
1589[see resign v.1 2]. 1622Malynes Anc. Law-Merch. 422 There are three waies to dissolue an argument, Deniall, Retorting and Distinction. 1652J. Wright tr. Camus' Nat. Paradox vi. 131 Hearing..by the retorting of the Eccho's the confused noyse of the Hunts-men,..they resolved to direct their steps that way. 1710Addison Tatler No. 239 ⁋13 As for those little Retortings of my own Expressions,..they are the common Cavils of every Witling.
▪ II. reˈtorting, vbl. n.2
[f. retort n.2 or v.2]
The action of treating in a retort.
1858Times 1 Dec. 9/3 All..make six ounces of ‘amalgam’ a man per day, which they value after retorting as worth three ounces of gold. 1883Science I. 102 It was surmised that the change was due to imperfect retorting.
▪ III. reˈtorting, ppl. a.
[f. retort v.1]
That retorts, in senses of the verb.
1588Greene Perimedes Wks. (Grosart) VII. 80 Wan is her lookes, her cheekes of Azure hue, Hir haires as Gorgons foule retorting Snakes. 1781Crabbe Library 526 The wordy variance of domestic life; The tyrant husband, the retorting wife. 1896Daily News 27 Mar. 3/1 His answer was also a retorting question. |
