a little town of Germany, in the circle of Westphalia and bishopric of Munster. It is the capital of Aahus, a small district; has a good castle; and lies north-east of Coesfeldi. E. Long. 7. i. N. Lat. 52° 10'.

AM, or Haam, a liquid measure in common use among the Dutch, containing 128 measures called mingles, each weighing nearly 36 ounces avoirdupois; whence the Am contains 288 English, and 148½ pints Paris measure.