noun. In fortification, an inclosure; the wall or rampart which surrounds a place, often composed of bastions or towers and curtains. The enceinte with the space inclosed within it is called the body of the place.

noun. The close or precinct of a cathedral, abbey, castle, etc.

Pregnant; with child.

adjective. Pregnant; with child.

noun. The line of works which forms the main inclosure of a fortress or place; -- called also body of the place.

noun. The area or town inclosed by a line of fortification.

adjective. Pregnant.

noun. An enclosure.

adjective. in an advanced stage of pregnancy

"Similarly, a woman who was inspecting was, in the past, often described as enceinte (directly from French) instead of "pregnant" (curiously, also of French origin)."

pregnant  

bouche  chaine  compagnie  conduite  emblazon  

pregnant  

body of the place