a city of Montferrat in Italy, seated on the Tanara, and capital of the county of the same name. It is a bishop's see, and well fortified with strong walls and deep ditches; and is divided into the city, borough, citadel, and castle, which contain altogether 22,000 inhabitants. There are a great many churches and convents, as well as other handsome buildings; and its territory is well watered, beautiful, and fruitful. It was repeatedly taken and retaken by the French and Austrians during the late wars. E. Long. 8° 15' N. Lat. 44° 58'.