skirmish
Meanings
noun
- A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
- Any minor dispute.
- A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.
verb
- To engage in a minor battle or dispute.
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Etymology
From Middle English skirmish (as a verb), from Old French escarmouche (“skirmish”), from Italian scaramuccia, earlier schermugio. Doublet of escarmouche, Scaramouche, and Scaramucci.
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