renˈkäntə(r) noun
or ren·coun·ter -kau̇n-
( -s )
Etymology: rencounter from Middle French rencontre chance or hostile meeting, from rencontrer to rencounter; rencontre from French, from Middle French
1. : a hostile meeting between forces or individuals : combat , action , duel
2. : a personal contest (as in debate or repartee)
a lively rencontre of two famous wits
3. : a casual meeting with a person or thing
a lucky rencontre with a friend
4. archaic : a sudden meeting or collision of two bodies