a town of Somersetshire, in England. It is situated on the river Brew; and is a good place, and well inhabited. It is adorned with a very beautiful church; has a free school, founded by Edward I.; and the alms-house or hospital is so good, that it has the appearance of a college. They have a woollen manufactory of cloth and sashes, and they are likewise noted for their malt. W. Long. 2. 30. N. Lat. 51. 15.