Canadian English Meaning of skirmish
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Definitions and Meaning of skirmish in English
skirmish (n)
a minor short-term fight
skirmish (v)
engage in a skirmish
skirmish (v. i.)
To fight slightly or in small parties; to engage in a skirmish or skirmishes; to act as skirmishers.
A slight fight in war; a light or desultory combat between detachments from armies, or between detached and small bodies of troops.
A slight contest.
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skirmish
a minor short-term fight, engage in a skirmishTo fight slightly or in small parties; to engage in a skirmish or skirmishes; to act as skirmishers., A slight fig
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