a province of the kingdom of Sardinia in Italy, in the principality of Piedmont, on the frontier towards Milan. It is a level and rich, though small district, producing wine, silk, and some rice. The capital is of the same name, is the seat of a bishop, and is situated about two miles from the river Tessin. It is surrounded with walls, has an old castle, and contains besides a beautiful cathedral, two parish churches, seven monasteries, and three nunneries, to each of which there is attached a church. The inhabitants are 15,200, very industriously occupied in raising silk, and in making silk goods, especially stockings and handkerchiefs. Lat. 45. 18. 54. Long. 8. 46. 56. E.