'Enceinte' definitions:
Definition of 'enceinte'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Enceinte'
From: GCIDE
- Enceinte \En`ceinte"\, a. [F., fr. L. in not + cinctus, p. p. of cingere to gird about.] Pregnant; with child. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Enceinte'
From: GCIDE
- 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}. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The area or town inclosed by a line of fortification. [1913 Webster]
- The suburbs are not unfrequently larger than their enceinte. --S. W. Williams. [1913 Webster]