called by the Germans Eger, is a small but strong town in Upper Hungary, and is a bishop's see. It is situated on a river of the same name, and has a citadel called Erizau. It was besieged by the Turks in 1524, with 70,000 men: but they lost 8000 in one day, and were obliged to raise the siege, though the garrison consisted only of 2000 Hungarians, assisted by the women, who performed wonders on this occasion. However, it was afterwards taken by Mahomet III. in 1596; but was retaken by the emperor in 1687: since which time it has continued under the dominion of the house of Austria. It is 47 miles north-east of Buda, and 55 south-west of Calovia. E. Long. 20. 10. N. Lat. 48. 10.