The English word precinct is from mediaeval Latin and was used to describe an enclosure, perimeter or boundary line, often regards the Manor which was a feudal estate; a fiefdom given to a vassal in exchange for military service. The word has come to define an enclosed venue, for example a police precinct or sometimes to describe a large vault. I don't know if this helps, but that is essentially how the word was and is used. :o) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joshua Shriver" To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [OT] english word > enclosure? case? > > On 6/14/07, Vasile Surducan wrote: >> I have a problem in founding the english word for "precintct" in the >> sense of a closed "box" where some technical parameters are measured >> inside. >> Which is the most appropiate word for something showing an enclosing >> boundary, which have no particular name ? >> >> thx, >> Vasile >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist