LEMGO, a city of the principality of Lippe-Detmold, in Germany, the capital of the bailiwick of Brake. It is situated on the river Vega, and is the largest place in the dominion, containing the palace of the sovereign, the courts
Lemma of justice, the institutions for education, and 640 houses, with 3570 inhabitants. It was formerly one of the Hans Towns, but has now little trade, and only manufactures fine linen. Long. 8. 49. 13. E. Lat. 52. 1. 40. N.