enceinte

noun

1. the line of works enclosing a fortified place
2. the space so enclosed

Etymology: Fr < pp. of enceindre < L incingere, to gird about < in, in + cingere, to surround

adjective

pregnant; with child

Etymology: Fr < ML incincta, orig. fem. of incinctus, ungirt < L in-, not + cinctus, pp. of cingere, to gird, surround: see cinch