| 释义 |
en·ceinte
I. \(ˈ)äⁿ|sant, (ˈ)än|-, -sent, -sānt, F äⁿsaaⁿt\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin incienta, alteration of Latin incient-, inciens being with young, from in + -cient-, -ciens (akin to Greek kyein to be pregnant) — more at cave
: being with child : pregnant
II. noun
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Etymology: French, enclosed area, from Old French, enclosing wall or fence, from feminine of enceint, past participle of enceindre to enclose, from Latin incingere to gird, surround, from in + cingere to gird — more at cincture
1. : a line of fortification enclosing a castle or town
2. : the area or town enclosed by an enceinte |