ENCLAVES

Noun

enclaves

plural of enclave

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Source: Wiktionary


ENCLAVE

En*clave", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. in + clavus a nail.]

Definition: A tract of land or a territory inclosed within another territory of which it is independent. See Exclave. [Recent]

En*clave", v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. enclaver.]

Definition: To inclose within an alien territory. [Recent]

ENCLAVE

En*clave", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. in + clavus a nail.]

Definition: A tract of land or a territory inclosed within another territory of which it is independent. See Exclave. [Recent]

En*clave", v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. enclaver.]

Definition: To inclose within an alien territory. [Recent]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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