a city of the duchy of Brunswick, in Germany, the capital of the circle of the same name. It stands near the river Elze, and is fortified. It contains two churches, an orphan-house, three hospitals, 659 houses, and 5420 inhabitants. It was formerly the seat of a university of great celebrity. There are manufactures carried on of flannels and other woollen goods, and bleacheries, tanneries, and some distilleries. Long. 10° 56' 55" E. Lat. 51° 13' 45" N.