WHIDAH, a kingdom of Africa, on the coast of Guinea, and to the west of the Gold Coast; extending about ten miles along the sea. It is a populous country, well furnished with large villages; and there are so many small ones, that they are not above a musket-shot from each other. Whidah was conquered by the king of Dahomy. Its trade consists of slaves, elephants' teeth, wax, and honey.
WHIDBEY'S ISLES, seven small islands on the south coast of New Holland, about seven or eight miles from Whidbey Point, which is a rocky promontory in long. 135. 6. W. and lat. 34. 36. S.