Rendezvous \Ren"dez*vous\ (r?n"d?*v[=oo] or {r?n}"-; 277), n.;
pl. {Rendezvouses} (r?n"d?-v[=oo]`z?z).

Note: [Rare in the plural.] [F. rendez-vous, properly, render
yourselves, repair to a place. See {Render}.]
1. A place appointed for a meeting, or at which persons
customarily meet.

An inn, the free rendezvous of all travelers. --Sir
W. Scott.

2. Especially, the appointed place for troops, or for the
ships of a fleet, to assemble; also, a place for
enlistment.

The king appointed his whole army to be drawn
together to a rendezvous at Marlborough.
--Clarendon.

3. A meeting by appointment. --Sprat.

4. Retreat; refuge. [Obs.] --Shak.