MENIN, a city of the Netherlands, in the province of West Flanders, and arrondissement of Courtray. It is situated on the river Lys, which is the boundary towards France. It is strongly fortified, and contains 4560 inhabitants, who manufacture linen, woollen, and cotton goods, lace, paper,
Menippean leather, and snuff, and carry on a considerable trade in corn, cattle, and flax. Lat. 50. 49. N. Long. 2. 59. E.