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.

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; with child.

adjective. Pregnant.

noun. An enclosure.

adjective. in an advanced stage of pregnancy