a town of Holland, province of Drenthe, on the Reest, near its confluence with the Echtanger and Havelter, 26 miles S.W. of Assen and 6 from the Zuider Zee. The town has two churches, a synagogue, schools, &c.; and establishments for the manufacture of linen and cotton stuffs, canvas, leather, hats, and tobacco; besides breweries, boat-building yards, bleachworks, &c. Pop. Mequinez 6070.