NAMUR, a province of the Netherlands, lying between the rivers Sambre and Maese; bounded on the north by Brabant, on the east and south by the bishopric of Leige, and on the west by Hainault. It is pretty fertile; has several forests, marble quarries, and mines of iron, lead, and pit-coal; and is about 30 miles long and 20 broad. Namur is the capital town.