a sea-port town of Italy, in the territory of Genoa, with the title of a principality; but it belongs to the king of Sardinia, as well as the province, which abounds in olive-trees, fruit, and wine. It has often been taken and retaken in the wars of Italy; which is no wonder, as it is an open place. The French and Spaniards had possession of it in 1744, but were driven out by the Piedmontese; however, they returned next winter, and again made themselves masters of it. E. Loug. 7. 51. N. Lat. 43. 58.