skir·mish ( P ) Pronunciation Key (skûrmsh)
n.
A minor battle in war, as one between small forces or between large forces avoiding direct conflict.
A minor or preliminary conflict or dispute: a skirmish over the rules before the debate began.
intr.v. skir·mished, skir·mish·ing, skir·mish·es
To engage in a minor battle or dispute.
[Middle English skirmisshe, alteration (influenced by Middle English skirmisshen, to brandish a weapon), of skarmush from Old French eskarmouch, from Old Italian scaramuccia, of Germanic origin. See sker-1 in Indo-European Roots.]
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scrim·mage
n.
Football. The contest between two teams from the time the ball is snapped until it is declared dead.
Sports. A practice session or informal game, as between two units of the same team.
A rough-and-tumble struggle; a tussle.
A skirmish.
intr.v. Sports scrim·maged, scrim·mag·ing, scrim·mag·es
To engage in a scrimmage.
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