Historical clue formulations

• Deflect, as an insult or a sword — 2023-07-12
• Ward off, as a sword — 2021-08-23
• Evasive answer — 2011-02-18
• Deflect, as comments — 2007-07-30
• Fencer's deflection — 2003-10-22
• Turn aside — 2003-07-13
• Fencing move — 2003-05-25