English
Etymology
From Old (and modern) French rencontrer (verb), rencontre (noun), corresponding to re- + Old French encontrer �encounter�.
Pronunciation
IPA|/r�n�ka�nt�/
Verb
en-verb
- archaic transitive To meet, encounter, come into contact with.
Noun
en-noun
- archaic An encounter between opposing forces; a conflict.
- archaic An encounter or chance meeting.
#:*1819: The Prior at length [...] rode off with considerably less pomp, and in a much more apostolical condition, so far as worldly matters were concerned, than he had exhibited before this rencounter. � Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
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