a borough and market town of the county of Buckingham, in the hundred of Aylesbury, thirty-five miles from London. It is a poor place, with little or no trade except what is connected with lace-making. It returned two members to the House of Commons till 1832, when it was disfranchised. A small market is held on Thursday. The population amounted in 1821 to 1602, and in 1831 to 1927.