a town of Russia, in the government of Vladimir, and 75 miles S.E. of the town of that name, stands on the left bank of the Oka. It has 18 churches, one of which is a cathedral. Leather and soap are the principal articles manufactured here; and in the neighbourhood there are rich iron mines. Some trade is carried on in corn. Pop. (1849) 9109.

MURROS, a town of Spain, in the province of Galicia, pleasantly situated on a bay of the same name, 55 miles S.W. of Coruña. The houses are old, and many of them in ruins. There are two principal streets and three squares; and the town contains several churches, a courthouse, custom-house, prison, and school. Fishing and the manufacture of linen are carried on here; and there is some trade. The harbour is defended by a fort, but it is suitable for small vessels only. Pop. 4792.