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skirmish

Pronunciation: /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/

The English word “skirmish” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
  2. Any minor dispute.
  3. A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.

verb

  1. To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

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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