What does "rencounter" mean?

Additional senses

1. 2.To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
2. 3.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.
3. 4.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.