Rencontre
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A chance or unexpected meeting or encounter. archaic
"In the entrance hall I was somewhat surprised, and my fair companion still more so, when we met Rashleigh Osbaldistone, who could not help shewing equal wonder at our rencontre."
- 1 Obsolete form of rencounter. alt-of, obsolete
Example
More examples"The Courier published, under a sentimental poetical heading, a detailed description of the rencontre, which, without too violent a departure from the exact truth, yet succeeded in making such a powerful impression on the public mind, and evoked symptoms of such lively interest, that the vigilant newspaper was induced to keep a watchful eye for the future on any further rapprochements between the Spoelmann and Grimmburg houses."
Etymology
From Middle French rencontre.
From Middle English rencontren, from Middle French rencontrer.
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