a sea-port town of Sussex in England. It is a large and populous town, has a pretty good harbour, and contained 12,012 inhabitants in 1811. W. Long. 0° 10'. N. Lat. 50° 50'. It was at this place King Charles II. embarked for France in 1651, after the battle of Worcester. It has lately been considerably extended and embellished, in consequence of its having become a place of great resort for sea-bathing. It is a favourite residence of the present king.