a town of Germany in the Lower Palatinate; formerly imperial and free, but now subject to the elector Palatine. It is famous for excellent wine; and is situated on the Rhine, in E. Long. 7. 5. N. Lat. 49. 57.

BACCHÆ, in antiquity, the priestesses of Bacchus, who celebrated the orgia or mysteries of that god.—The word was also used for the ivy crowns or garlands worn by the priests of Bacchus, in offering sacrifices to him.