a strong, handsome sea-port town of Germany, in Pomerania, belonging to the king of Prussia, with 3000 or 4000 inhabitants. It is remarkable for its salt works; and is seated at the mouth of the river Persant, on the Baltic sea, 60 miles north-east of Stettin, and 30 north-east of Camin. It was taken by the Russians in 1761, but restored at the subsequent peace. E. Long. 15. 39. N. Lat. 54. 22.