a town in the Prussian province of Brandenburg, and government of Frankfort, on the Spree, 42 miles S. by W. of Frankfort. It consists of a walled town and several suburbs, and has an old castle with 4 towers, 4 churches, a gymnasium, orphan asylum, 2 hospitals, and a public library. Manufactures of linen and woollen stuffs, leather, beer, brandy, and paper. It is the capital of a cognominal circle, and the seat of various courts. Pop. (1849) 8978.