an arrondissement of the grand duchy of Luxembourg, in Germany, comprehending ten cantons, inhabited by 91,750 persons. The capital is the town of the same name, situated in a raw and cold region of the Ardennes. It contains 230 houses, and 1340 inhabitants, who trade chiefly in cattle.

an arrondissement in the department of the Vesges, in France. It extends over 454 square miles, is divided into five cantons and 183 communes, and contains 60,500 inhabitants. The chief town is of the same name, and is situated at the junction of the river Mouzon with the Meuse. In 1837 the number of inhabitants was 3524. Long. 2. 35. E. Lat. 48. 20. N.