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enceinte (2)

en·ceinte [ en sáynt, aan sánt ] (plural en·ceintes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. defensive enclosure: a defensive wall or enclosure

2. area enclosed by defensive structure: a place protected by a defensive wall or enclosure

[Early 18th century. Via French< Latin incincta, past participle of incingere "gird in"]
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