Late 15th century; earliest use found in Chartier's Quadrilogue. Either from Middle French replique, replicque or from replique (although this is first attested slightly later). Compare the Latin and Romance forms cited at replica.
Definition of replique in US English:
replique
nounrɪˈpliːk
A reply, a response.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in Chartier's Quadrilogue. Either from Middle French replique, replicque or from replique (although this is first attested slightly later). Compare the Latin and Romance forms cited at replica.