the palatinate of, is one of the provinces of Cujava, in Poland. It lies between the palatinates of Ploefko, Rava, and Lencici Wiadiflaw. It is divided into four chatelancies, and Breste is the capital of the whole.

or Breffet, the capital of the palatinate of Breffici, and of Polefia, in Poland, seated on the river Bog, 80 miles east of Warsaw, and subject to Poland. It is a fortified town, and has a castle built upon a rock. Here is a famous synagogue, referred to by the Jews from all the countries in Europe. E. Long. 24° 0'. N. Lat. 41° 35'.