a county of Germany, in the circle of Franconia. It is bounded on the north by Thuringia, on the west by Hesse, on the south by the bishopric of Würzburg, and on the east by that of Bamberg. It abounds in mountains and woods; and it is populous, and pretty fertile. Mainingen is the capital town.

a town of Germany, in the circle of Franconia, which gives title to a county of the same name with a castle. E. Long. 9. 17. N. Lat. 50. 40.