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Rencounter
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What's The Definition Of Rencounter?Synonyms | Synonyms for Rencounter: Related Terms | Find terms related to Rencounter: See Also | Rencounter In Webster's Dictionary \Ren*coun"ter\ (r?n-koun"t?r), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Rencountered} (-t?rd); p. pr. & vb/ n. {Rencountering}.] [F.
rencontrer; pref. re- + OF. encontrer to encounter. See
{Encounter}.]
1. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
2. To attack hand to hand. [Obs.] --Spenser.
\Ren*coun"ter\, v. i. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish. \Ren*coun"ter\, n. [F. rencontre, from renconter to meet.] 1. A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement. The justling chiefs in rude rencounter join. --Granville. 2. A causal combat or action; a sudden contest or fight without premeditation, as between individuals or small parties. The confederates should . . . outnumber the enemy in all rencounters and engagements. --Addison. Syn: Combat; fight; conflict; collision; clash. |
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