a county of Germany, in the circle of Franconia; is bounded on the north by Thuringia, on the west by Hesse, on the south by the bishoprick of Wertsburg, and on the east by that of Bamberg; abounds in mountains and woods; and is populous and fertile. Mainingen is the capital town.

town of Germany, in the circle of Franconia, which gives title to a county of the same name, with a castle. E. Long. 9° 17'. N. Lat. 50° 40'.