rencounter
Americannoun
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a hostile meeting; battle.
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a contest of any kind.
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a casual meeting.
verb (used with or without object)
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to encounter casually.
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Obsolete. to meet hostilely.
noun
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an unexpected meeting
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a hostile clash, as of two armies, adversaries, etc; skirmish
verb
Etymology
Origin of rencounter
From the Middle French word rencontrer, dating back to 1495–1505. See re-, encounter
Example Sentences
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It was evident, she thought, that Emma as yet knew nothing of that strange rencounter on the stairs.
From Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte
I emphasize it specially here that this war was mortal rencounter between two different nations.
From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin
Sylvie bowed, and looked straight on, remembering such a rencounter years agone.
From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie
The two old Cavaliers laid about them in a style worthy of their best and most chivalrous days, and the citizens as stoutly supported them although but poorly armed and equipped for such a rencounter.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)
The sensation created on the following day by the exaggerated reports of the fearful rencounter and unheard of bravery of the tradesmen, was in proportion to the occasion.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 by Various
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