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Pronunciation : Ren*coun"ter (rn-koun"tr)
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. rencontrer; pref. re- + OF. encontrer to encounter. See Encounter.]
Definition : 1. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.

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

t. [imp. & p. p. Rencountered (-trd); p. pr. & vb/ n. Rencountering.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ren*coun"ter
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ren*coun"ter
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. rencontre, from renconter to meet.]
Definition : 1. 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.

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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913