a small fortified town in France, in the department of Cote d'Or ; seated on the river Saone, over which there is a bridge of 23 arches, to facilitate the running off of the waters after the overflowing of the river. At the end of the bridge is a causeway 2250 paces long. E. Long. 5. 22. N. Lat. 47. 11.

AUXY; the French give the name of auxy wool to that which is spun in the neighbourhood of Abbeville, by those workmen who are called houpiers. It is a very fine and beautiful wool, which is commonly used to make the finest stockings.