WATERFORD, a county of Ireland, 46 miles in length, and 25 in breadth; bounded on the south by St George's channel; on the west by Cork; on the north by the river Sure, which separates it from Tipperary and Kilkenny; and on the east by Waterford haven, which parts it from Wexford. It contains 71 parishes, and sends 10 members to parliament. It is a fine country, very pleasant and rich, and the principal place is of the same name.