a town of Prussia, in the province of Silesia and government of Oppeln, on the left bank of the Oder, 40 miles S.S.E. of Oppeln. It is walled, entered by four gates, and defended by a castle. There are here a court of appeal for Upper Silesia, several churches, a gymnasium, and other schools, several hospitals, &c. Manufactures and trade are actively carried on; and much-frequented markets are held for corn, cattle, wool, flax, and hemp. Pop. 9691.