Obs. [f. AFFRONT v. + -URE after analogy of procedure, etc.] The action of facing or meeting in hostility; encounter, assault.
1721. Strype, Eccl. Mem., II. 240. At any approach or affronture of the enemy … they used commonly … to begin the flight.
Obs. [f. AFFRONT v. + -URE after analogy of procedure, etc.] The action of facing or meeting in hostility; encounter, assault.
1721. Strype, Eccl. Mem., II. 240. At any approach or affronture of the enemy … they used commonly … to begin the flight.
