ST MARY, a market-town of Devonshire, in the hundred of the same name, and 167 miles from London. It is situated on the river Otter, has a market which is held on Tuesday, some trade in making serges, and some in pillow-lace. In 1801 the population amounted to 2415, in 1811 to 2880, in 1821 to 3522, and in 1831 to 3849.