a bailiwick in the principality of Hesse-Cassel, in Germany. It consists of several scattered portions in different parts of the principality, and comprehends one city or town, 12 villages, and 5509 inhabitants, chiefly employed in agriculture.

a town or city, capital of the bailiwick of the same name in Hesse. It is situated on a hill overlooking the river Ohm; has two churches, one of them collegiate, and 1007 inhabitants.