'Rencounter' definitions:
Definition of 'Rencounter'
From: GCIDE
- Rencounter \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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To attack hand to hand. [Obs.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Rencounter'
From: GCIDE
- Rencounter \Ren*coun"ter\, v. i. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Rencounter'
From: GCIDE
- Rencounter \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. [1913 Webster]
- The justling chiefs in rude rencounter join. --Granville. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A causal combat or action; a sudden contest or fight without premeditation, as between individuals or small parties. [1913 Webster]
- The confederates should . . . outnumber the enemy in all rencounters and engagements. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Combat; fight; conflict; collision; clash. [1913 Webster]