a province of Italy in the territory of Venice; bounded on the north, by the Grifons and the bishopric of Trent; on the east, by the lake Garda, the Veronese, and the duchy of Mantua; on the south, by the duchy of Mantua and the Cremonese; and on the west, by the Cremasco, the Burgomarco, and the Valtelina. It is watered by several small rivers, which render it very fertile; and is full of towns and villages, of which Brescia is the capital.

BRESSELLO, a small town in Italy, of the duchy of Modena, seated on the river Po, in E. Long. 10° 25'. N. Lat. 44° 55'.