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 Definitions of parthian shot  [ˈpɑr θi ən]  

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Definition of 'parthian shot' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) Parthian shot
a sharp, telling remark or gesture made in departing.

Etymology:  (1900–05; so called from the Parthian cavalry's habit of shooting arrows at the enemy while in real or feigned flight)


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