a seaport town of Dorsetshire in England. It has a low situation between two rivers, which unite a little lower down, and fall into the sea. Its inhabitants amounted to 3666 in 1814. It sends two members to parliament, who are chosen by the inhabitants who are house-keepers. It is noted for making of ropes and cables for shipping; whence arises a proverb of a man that is hanged, that he is stabbed with a Bridport dagger. W. Long. 3. 0. N. Lat. 50. 40.