a county of Ireland, in the province of Leinster, bounded by Longford and Cavan on the north; by Meath, on the east; by King's County, on the south; and by the river Shannon, which divides it from Roscommon, on the west.

WESTMINSTER; a city which forms the west part of the town which goes by the general name of London; but is under a distinct government; the dean and chapter appointing the high steward, high bailiff, and other officers, who have the government of the city. Here are the king's palaces, and the houses of most of the nobility. bility, the high court of parliament, and the supreme courts of justice; but there is no bishop of this city It elects two members of parliament.