n. [ F. ] Same as Rencounter, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. rencontre, from renconter to meet. ]
The justling chiefs in rude rencounter join. Granville. [ 1913 Webster ]
The confederates should . . . outnumber the enemy in all rencounters and engagements. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
v. i. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish. [ 1913 Webster ]