Defn: To deny; to disown. [Obs.]
RENCONTRE
Ren*con"tre (rn-kn"tr; F. rn`kn"tr'), n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: Same as Rencounter, n.
RENCOUNTER Ren*coun"ter (rn-koun"tr), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rencountered (-trd); p. pr. & vb/ n. Rencountering.] Etym: [F. rencontrer; pref. re- + OF. encontrer to encounter. See Encounter.]
1. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
2. To attack hand to hand. [Obs.] Spenser.
RENCOUNTER
Ren*coun"ter, v. i.
Defn: To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
RENCOUNTER
Ren*coun"ter, n. Etym: [F. rencontre, from renconter to meet.]
1. A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meetingg in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement. The justling chiefs in rude rencounter join. Granville.