a market-town of England, county of Hants, situated at the N.W. extremity of Portsmouth harbour, 73 miles by road and 84 by the South-Western Railway from London. The town consists chiefly of one wide street; and during the summer months is much resorted to for sea-bathing. It has a handsome assembly-room and other conveniences requisite for such places. The manufactures are chiefly sackings, ropes, and coarse earthenware. Some shipbuilding is also carried on. Fareham has some trade in corn, timber, and coal. Market-day, Monday. Pop. (1851) 3451. Farewell