Rencounter

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 ]