a city of the Austrian kingdom of Hungary, the capital of a circle of the same name in the province of Hither Danube. It is the seat of the provincial courts of law, and contains nine churches, 660 houses, with 5700 inhabitants, chiefly employed in making linen and woollen cloths. It is a place of very active commerce. Long. 17° 29'. 42'. E. Lat. 48° 22'. 53'. N.