n. [ F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part. ] A smart, ready, and witty reply. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cupid was as bad as he; Hear but the youngster's repartee. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Retort; reply. See Retort. [ 1913 Webster ]