BAR, formerly a duchy of France, now the department of Meuse, is bounded on the east by Lorraine, on the north by Luxembourg, on the west by Champagne, on the south by part of the same country, and by Franche Comte. It is crossed by the river Meuse from north to south, and watered by several other rivers, which render it very fertile. It was divided into four bailliages, viz. Bassilini, Bar, St Michael, and
and Clermont. The chief towns are Bar-le-duc, Clermont, St Michael, Longuey, Pont à Mousson, and Stenay. In 1736, it was given to Stanislaus then king of Poland.
Bar-le-duc, the capital of the late duchy of Bar, in the department of Meuse, is seated on the declivity of a hill. It is divided into the higher and lower town: the lower is watered by the rivulet Orney, which abounds with excellent trout. The wines are excellent, and not inferior to those of Champagne. E. Long. 5. 30. N. Lat. 48. 35.
Bar-le-Mont, a town of France, in the department of the North, situated on the river Sambre. E. Long. 3. 40. N. Lat. 50. 10.
Bar-sur-Aube, an ancient town of France, in the department of Aube, seated at the foot of a mountain. It is much celebrated for excellent wines. E. Long. 4. 50. N. Lat. 48. 14.
Bar-sur-Seine, a town of France, in the duchy of Burgundy, now in the department of Aube, seated between a mountain which covers it on the west, and the river Seine which runs on the east. E. Long. 4. 30. N. Lat. 48. 5.
Bar-Master, among miners, the person who keeps the gauge, or dish, for measuring the ore.