a market-town of Monmouthshire in England, located on the river Wye near its mouth, in W. Long. 2° 40', N. Lat. 51° 40'.

CHERIF, or CHERIF, the prince of Mecca, who is, as it were, high priest of the law, and sovereign pontiff of all the Mahometans of whatever sect or country they be. See CALIPH.

The grand signior, sophis, moguls, khan's of Tartary, &c., send him yearly presents, especially tapestry to cover Mahomet's tomb within, together with a sumptuous tent for himself, and vast sums of money to provide for all the pilgrims during the 17 days of their devotion.