enceinte
en·ceinte (en sant′; Fr än sant′)
noun
- the line of works enclosing a fortified place
- the space so enclosed
Etymology: Fr < pp. of enceindre < L incingere, to gird about < in, in + cingere, to surround
en·ceinte (än sant′; E en sant′)
adjective
Etymology: Fr < ML incincta, orig. fem. of incinctus, ungirt < L in-, not + cinctus, pp. of cingere, to gird, surround: see cinch
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