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The term comes from the French word ''mélée'', the feminine benefactive form of the verb ''méler'' (alternately ''medeler''). This verb means ''to mix'' and is related to the English words ''medley'' and ''mettle''. | The term comes from the French word ''mélée'', the feminine benefactive form of the verb ''méler'' (alternately ''medeler''). This verb means ''to mix'' and is related to the English words ''medley'' and ''mettle''. | ||
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| + | In many [[Roleplaying game|Role-Playing Games]] '''melee''' refers to combat that is conducted at close quarters, usually with a physical weapon such as a [[Sword|sword]] or [[Battle Axe|battle axe]]. This is most commonly seen contrast to ranged weapons, such as [[Bow (weapon)|bows]], or the use of [[Magic|magic]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:27, July 3, 2008
A melee is a medieval term for disorganized group combat. Frequently a melee would occur if the combattants on one side were not a rigorously trained army, but rather were a militia, a mob of local peasants, or a ragtag group of mercenaries.
The term comes from the French word mélée, the feminine benefactive form of the verb méler (alternately medeler). This verb means to mix and is related to the English words medley and mettle.
In many Role-Playing Games melee refers to combat that is conducted at close quarters, usually with a physical weapon such as a sword or battle axe. This is most commonly seen contrast to ranged weapons, such as bows, or the use of magic.