Rencounter /(r?n-koun"t?r)/

Ren·coun·ter

Rencounter

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Rencountered; p. pr. & vb/ n. Rencountering

  1. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
  2. To attack hand to hand. [Obs.]

Rencounter

v. i.
  1. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.

Rencounter

n.
  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.