a city of Spain, in the province of Leon, on a plain near the River Tuerto, and having the appellation of a marquisate, which title it confers on a noble family. It is surrounded with ancient fortifications, and has near it a castle in ruins. It has a cathedral, being the see of a bishop under the church of Compostella; and was called "the city of priests," from the great numbers of that profession formerly resident within its walls. Pop. 4000. Long. 6° 9' 53". W. Lat. 42° 27' 9" N.