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 Bearin, 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 bon-chretien pears, which are excellent.