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Definition of Enceintes
Enceinte Enceinte En`ceinte", n. [F., fr. enceindre to gird about,
surround, L. incingere; in (intens). + cingere to gird. See
Cincture.]
1. (Fort.) The line of works which forms the main inclosure
of a fortress or place; -- called also body of the
place.
2. The area or town inclosed by a line of fortification.
The suburbs are not unfrequently larger than their
enceinte. --S. W.
Williams.
Enceinte Enceinte En`ceinte", a. [F., fr. L. in not + cinctus, p. p. of
cingere to gird about.]
Pregnant; with child.
