RENCOUNTER

v. n.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.

2.
v.

To attack hand to hand. [Obs.] Spenser.

3.
v.

To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.

4.
n.

A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meetingg in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement. The justling chiefs in rude rencounter join. Granville.

5.
n.

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.

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