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(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. 2. To attack hand to hand. [Obs.] Spenser. Rencoun"ter v. i.To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish. Rencoun"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. 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. スポンサード リンク
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