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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Enceinte \En`ceinte"\, 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]