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skirmish
1.
noun
/ˈskɜː(
r
)mɪʃ/
a)
A brief
battle
between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or
war
.
b)
By extension, any minor
dispute
.
2.
verb
/ˈskɜː(
r
)mɪʃ/
To engage in a minor battle or dispute
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