a river of England and Wales, rises on the south side of Plinlimmon, Montgomeryshire, about 2 miles from the source of the Severn. Its course is generally S.E. through Radnor, then between Radnor and Brecknock, afterwards through Hereford, and finally between Monmouth and Gloucestershire, to its mouth in the estuary of the Severn, about 2 miles below Chepstow. It has a total length of about 125 miles, and it is noted for its highly picturesque scenery. Large vessels cannot ascend above Chepstow; but small vessels of 30 to 40 tons may go up as far as Hereford. Besides Chepstow and Hereford, the chief towns on its banks are Monmouth, Ross, Hay, and Builth. Its principal affluents are the Caerwen and Irfron on the right, and the Ithon and Lug on the left.

WYMONDHAM or WYNDHAM, a market-town of England, county of Norfolk, 10 miles W.S.W. of Norwich. It is pleasantly situated, and has a fine old parish church, which formerly belonged to a monastery founded here in the time of Henry I. There are several dissenting places of worship; a free grammar and other schools; and various charities. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in weaving bombazines, crapes, and other Norwich goods. Pop. (1851) 2970.