rencounter

ren·coun·ter

 (rĕn-koun′tər) Archaic

n.

1. An unplanned meeting.

2. A hostile encounter or contest.

tr. & intr.v. ren·coun·tered, ren·coun·ter·ing, ren·coun·ters

To meet unexpectedly or have an unexpected meeting.

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[French rencontre, from Old French, from rencontrer, to meet : re-, re- + encontrer, to meet; see encounter.]

rencounter

(rɛnˈkaʊntə)

n

1. an unexpected meeting

2. a hostile clash, as of two armies, adversaries, etc; skirmish

vb

to meet (someone) unexpectedly

[C16: from French rencontre, from rencontrer; see encounter]

ren•coun•ter

(rɛnˈkaʊn tər)

n. Also, rencontre.

1. a hostile meeting.

2. a casual meeting.

v.t., v.i.

3. to meet casually.

[1495–1505; < Middle French rencontrer. See re-, encounter]

rencounter

Past participle: rencountered
Gerund: rencountering

Imperative

rencounter

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