ENCEINTE
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‖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.
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2. The area or town inclosed by a line of fortification.
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The suburbs are not unfrequently larger than their enceinte.
S. W. Williams.
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‖En`ceinte", a. [F., fr. L. in not + cinctus, p. p. of cingere to gird about.] Pregnant; with child.
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