a province of Guienne, in France, 55 miles in length, and 40 in breadth; bounded on the east by the river Garonne, on the south by Bigorre and Bearn, on the west by Gascony, and on the north by Condomois and Agenois: Auch is the capital town. It is fertile in corn and wine, and carries on a considerable trade in brandy, wool, and bonchettes pears, which are excellent.