the mind > attention and judgement > answer > [noun] > an answer, response > to an answer (10)
gen. A reply to an answer. Obsolete.
gen. A reply or response, esp. one which involves disagreement with the original statement, or which is intended as sharp or witty; (originally) spec.…
A counter-answer, esp. in a formal argument; a replication; (Scots Law) an answer given by the pursuer to an exception raised by the defender. Obs…