a town of Switzerland, on the confines Rapperwil confines of the canton of Zurich, and of the territory of Gaster, with an old castle. It is strong by situation, being seated on a neck of land which advances into the lake of Zurich, and over which there is a bridge 830 paces long. It is subject to the cantons of Zurich and Berne. E. Long. 8° 57'. N. Lat. 47° 20'.