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| en·ceinte [ en sáynt, aan sánt ] (plural en·ceintes) |
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1. defensive enclosure: a defensive wall or enclosure
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2. area enclosed by defensive structure: a place protected by a defensive wall or enclosure
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| [Early 18th century. Via French< Latin incincta, past participle of incingere "gird in"] |
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