[ˈskəːmɪʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets
(e.g: the unit was caught in several skirmishes and the commanding officer was killed)


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Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French eskirmiss-, lengthened stem of eskirmir, from a Germanic verb meaning ‘defend’

[ˈskəːmɪʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- engage in a skirmish
(e.g: the two powers have fought three major wars and have skirmished continually)


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Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French eskirmiss-, lengthened stem of eskirmir, from a Germanic verb meaning ‘defend’