v. & n.
--v. (-ies, -ied)
1. intr. (often foll. by to) make an answer, respond in word or action.
2 tr. say in answer (he replied, 'Please yourself').
--n. (pl. -ies)
1. the act of replying (what did they say in reply?).
2 what is replied; a response.
3 Law REPLICATION.
Phrases and idioms:
reply coupon a coupon exchangeable for stamps in any country for prepaying the reply to a letter. reply paid
1. hist. (of a telegram) with the cost of a reply prepaid by the sender.
2 (of an envelope etc.) for which the addressee undertakes to pay postage.
Derivatives:
replier n.
Etymology: ME f. OF replier f. L (as REPLICATE)