me·lee (m  l , m-l) also mê·lée (m -l)n. 1. a. Confused, hand-to-hand fighting in a pitched battle. b. A violent free-for-all. See Synonyms at brawl. 2. A confused tumultuous mingling, as of a crowd: the rush-hour melee. [French mêlée, from Old French meslee, past participle of mesler, to mix; see meddle.] |
Mêlée a lively contention or debate; a mixed fight between two parties; a skirmish.
Examples: mêlée of battle, 1871.
Translations
mêlée
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