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Definition of Rencounter
1. v. t. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
2. v. i. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
3. n. A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement.
Definition of Rencounter
1. Verb. (archaic) (transitive) To meet, encounter, come into contact with. ¹
2. Noun. (archaic) An encounter between opposing forces; a conflict. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) An encounter or chance meeting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rencounter
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rencounter
Literary usage of Rencounter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares (1859)
"Which hy that new rencounter he should reare. RENDER, в. Confession, a giving
up ; from surrender. f. Ç., Ill, i, 9. May drive us to a render where we have ..."
2. The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy (1917)
"CHAPTER I THE rencounter BY THE POOL The July sun shone over Egdon and fired its
crimson heather to scarlet. It was the one season of the year, ..."
3. The Works of Tobias Smollett by Tobias George Smollett, William Ernest Henley (1900)
"CHAPTER XLII An unexpected rencounter, and a happy Revolution in the Affairs of
our Adventurer As she did not lodge within the precincts of this garrison, ..."
4. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England Begun in the Year 1641 by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1888)
"This rencounter proved of unspeakable advantage and 1642 benefit to the King.
For it being the first action his horse had been brought to, and that party of ..."
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