a fortified town of European Russia, capital of a province of the same name, which formerly formed part of the kingdom of Poland. It is situated on the Bialy, an affluent of the Narew, and is neat and well built, having a castle, four churches, a gymnasium, and a considerable trade. Pop. 9217. It is 45 miles S.W. of Grodno, in Lat. 53° 7' 35". N. Long. 23° 20' E.