rencounter

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At length whispers ran round the benches, of a rencounter between the two distinguished individuals; and, like all rumours of this nature, the results were pronounced to be of the most alarming kind.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 by Various

This rencounter was a real misfortune; as, in the battle which ensued, the former disobedience and mad vagaries of Landais, her commander, were about to be converted into absolute treason.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 by Various

The two old Cavaliers laid about them in a style worthy of their best and most chivalrous days, and the citizens as stoutly supported them although but poorly armed and equipped for such a rencounter.

From The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)

His thoughts had been for some time employed in the selection of a suitable companion, when this rencounter happened with Miss Dudley.

From Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden

After the first awkwardness of such a rencounter had worn off Dorothy found Wilfred entertaining.

From The Vanity Girl by MacKenzie, Compton