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1.nounA battle fought at close range; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.
2.nounA noisy, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.
3.nounAny any confused, disorganised, disordered or chaotic situation.
4.nounLively contention or debate, skirmish.
5.nounA cavalry exercise in which two groups of riders try to cut paper plumes off the helmets of their opponents, the contest continuing until no member of one group retains his plume.
6.nounSmall cut and polished gemstones sold in lots.