a fortified town of Hainault, in the French Netherlands, about seven miles north of Cambrai: E. long. 3° 15', and N. lat. 50° 30'.

BOUCHE of court, the privilege of having meat and drink at court, feet free. This privilege is sometimes only extended to bread, beer, and wine; and was anciently in use as well in the houses of noblemen, as in the king's court.