'Enceinte' definitions:

Definition of 'enceinte'

(from WordNet)
adjective
In an advanced stage of pregnancy; "was big with child"; "was great with child" [syn: big(p), enceinte, expectant, gravid, great(p), large(p), heavy(p), with child(p)]

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]