NIMEGUEN, a large, handsome, and strong town of the Netherlands, and capital of Dutch Guelderland, with a citadel, an ancient palace, and several forts. It is noted for the peace concluded there in 1679. It has a magnificent town-house, and the inhabitants are greatly addicted to trade. It is seated on the Vahal or Wahal, between the Rhine and the Maese, in Long. 5. 50. Lat. 51. 55.