What is "body of the place"

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.

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

   The suburbs are not unfrequently larger than their enceinte.
   --S. W. Williams. [1913 Webster] ||