a town of Cornwall in England, seated on the river Cober, near its influx into the sea, one of the towns appointed for the coining of tin, and the place of assembly for the west division of the county. It had formerly a priory and a castle, and sent members to parliament in the reign of Edward I. but was not incorporated till the time of Queen Elizabeth. It was re-incorporated in 1774. A little below the town there is a tolerable good harbour, where several of the tin-ships take in their lading. King John exempted this place from paying toll any where but in the city of London. It contains about 400 houses, and sends two members to parliament.