transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈskə:mɪʃ ]
n. & v. --n. 1 a piece of irregular or unpremeditated fighting esp. between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets, a slight engagement. 2 a short argument or contest of wit etc. --v.intr. engage in a skirmish. øøskirmisher n. [ME f. OF eskirmir, escremir f. Frank.]