-ence
-ence
(?). [F. -ence, L. -entia.] A noun suffix signifying action, state, or quality; also, that which relates to the action or state; as in emergence, diffidence, diligence, influence, difference, excellence. See -ance.[1913 Webster]
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.
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The suburbs are not unfrequently larger than their enceinte.S. W. Williams.
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En`ceinte"
, a. [F., fr. L. in not + cinctus, p. p. of cingere to gird about.] Pregnant; with child.[1913 Webster]
En*ce"ni*a
(?), n. pl. [LL. encaenia, fr. Gr. a feast of dedication; in + new.] A festival commemorative of the founding of a city or the consecration of a church; also, the ceremonies (as at Oxford and Cambridge, England) commemorative of founders or benefactors.[1913 Webster]
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