a city, the capital of a circle of the Münster division of the province of Westphalia, in Prussia. It stands on the river Berkel, has a fortress adjoining, and contains two churches, 490 houses, and, including the garrison, 5850 inhabitants. There are linen and woollen manufactures. Long. 7. 7. 17. E. Lat. 51. 57. 10. N.