Ren‐coun″ter, n. [F. 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. 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.
Syn. — Combat; fight; conflict; collision; clash.