Rencounter

Ren`coun´ter Pronunciation: r?n-koun´t?r

v. t.	1.	To meet unexpectedly; to encounter. [imp. & p. p. Rencountered (-t?rd); p. pr. & vb/ n. Rencountering.]
	2.	To attack hand to hand.
v. i.	1.	To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
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. - Addison.