Rencounter
Rencounter (r?n-koun"t?r) , transitive verb
[French rencontrer; pref. re- + Old French encontrer to encounter. See Encounter.]
1.
To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
2.
To attack hand to hand. [Obsolete] — Spenser
Rencounter , intransitive verb
To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
Rencounter , noun
[French 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.
The justling chiefs in rude rencounter join.
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.