a city of the province of Holland, in the Netherlands. It is situated on the right bank of the river Merwe, is strongly fortified, and contains 1390 houses, with 5169 inhabitants, who carry on extensive fisheries, and much trade in corn. Long. 4. 33. 10. E. Lat. 51. 49. 50. N. It is the capital of a circle of the same name, containing 32,680 inhabitants.