‖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 ]

‖ a. [ F., fr. L. in not + cinctus, p. p. of cingere to gird about. ] Pregnant; with child. [ 1913 Webster ]