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Word: Skirmish
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French eskirmiss-, lengthened stem of eskirmir, from a Germanic verb meaning ‘defend’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈskəːmɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets
Short Definition:episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting
Examples:- the unit was caught in several skirmishes and the commanding officer was killed
Word: Skirmish
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈskəːmɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
engage in a skirmish
Short Definition:engage in skirmish
Examples:- the two powers have fought three major wars and have skirmished continually
- protesters skirmished with a group of bystanders opposed to their march
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