a strong and rich sea-port town of Germany, in Hither Pomerania, formerly an important trading-place. In 1678 it was forced to surrender to the elector of Brandenburg, after 1800 houses had been burnt to ashes in one night's time. After this the Swedes defended it to the last extremity; and Chas. XII. in 1714, came hither after his return out of Turkey. But the throne of Sweden not being able to hold out against five great powers, it was forced to submit in 1715. In 1720 it was rendered back to Sweden, but in a very poor condition. It is almost surrounded by the sea and the lake Francken, and has a harbour separated from the isle of Rugen by a narrow strait. It is 15 miles north-west of Grippiwald, and 40 north-east of Gustrow. E. Long. 13. 28. N. Lat. 54. 17.