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noun

Rencounter n.

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."

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."

Synonyms: Combat; fight; conflict; collision; clash.

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Etymology of 'Rencounter'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Rencounter" Quotes from Famous Books

... disposed to reveal the name of my informant, as it would lead to an unpleasant rencounter, and result in no good. Suffice it to say, he enjoys my entire confidence, and that I give to his ...

— Eveline Mandeville - The Horse Thief Rival • Alvin Addison

... other absentee was Richie Moniplies, whose conduct for some time past had been extremely mysterious. Regulating his attendance on Lord Glenvarloch entirely according to his own will and pleasure, he had, ever since the rencounter in Enfield Chase, appeared regularly at his bedside in the morning, to assist him to dress, and at his wardrobe in the evening. The rest of the day he disposed of at his own pleasure, without control from his lord, who had now a complete establishment ...

— The Fortunes of Nigel • Sir Walter Scott