Duchy, a territory of Germany, in the circle of Lower Saxony, bounded by the duchy of Holstein on the north and west, by the duchy of Mecklenburg on the east, and by the duchy of Lunenburg, from which it is separated by the river Elbe, on the west; being about 85 miles long, and 20 broad. The chief towns are Lawenburg, Molten, Wittemburg, and Ratzeburg. It belongs to the elector of Hanover.

city of Germany in the circle of Lower Saxony, and capital of a duchy of the same name. It is a small but populous town, situated on the Elbe, under the brow of a very high hill, from whence there is a delightful prospect over the adjacent country. It has a castle on an eminence, and is convenient for trade. E. Long. 10. 51. N. Lat. 53. 36.

town of Germany in Farther Pomerania, and the chief place of a territory of the same name, belonging to the elector of Brandenburg.