A Geographical dictionary in which are described the most eminent countreys, towns, ports, seas, streights, and rivers in the whole world : very useful for the understanding of all modern histories.

W (Book W)

WAles, a principality upon the West of England, of which the King of Eng∣lands eldest son carries the title of Prince.

Wardhust, a Castle in Norway.

Warrington, a town in Lancashire, upon the edge of Cheshire, where the scottish Army un∣der Duke Hamilton were defeated by the Par∣liamentarians, in the year 1648.

Warsovia, the chief town of Mazovia in Po∣land.

Warwick, a town in a County of the same name, about the middle of England.

Waterford, a port town in Munster in Ireland.

Wiegats, a streight upon the south of new Zemble, through which the Hollanders in vain sought a passage China.

Weikersheim, the chief town of the County of Holac in Franconia.

Weymar, a town and Dutchy of the Em∣pire in Turingia, the title of one of the greatest Captains of his time, Duke Barnard Saxon Weymar,

Weisemburg, an imperial town in Swabeland.

Weisembourg, a small province of the Em∣pire in Alsatia.

Werthaim, a County of the Empire in Franconia.

Westphalia, a province of the Empire.

Wexforde, a port town in a County of the same name in Lemster in Ireland.

Wibourg, a town of great traffick in Leif∣land.

Wibourg, a city and diocess in Jutland.

Wighte, an Island upon the South of Eng∣land in the British sea, under the Sheriff of Hampshire.

Winchester, a City and Bishoprick in Hamp∣shire, the Bishop of which is prelate of the Garter.

Windsor, a castle Royal, upon the Thames, where are performed the ceremonies of the noble order of Garter.

Witzbourg, a City and Bishoprick of the Em∣pire, whose Bishop has also the title of a Duke.

Wismar, a Hanse and Port town in Mekel∣bourg, given up to the crown of Sweden in 1648.

Wirtemberg, a Castle and dutchy of the Em∣pire in Swabeland.

Wittemberg, the chief town of the Electo∣rate of Saxony, famous for its fortifications, University, Regence of Luther, and residence of the Electors.

Whadislaw, the chief town of Cujavia a pro∣vince in Poland.

Wolodimer, a town in Moscovy, formerly the residence of the great Dukes.

Wolgast, a town in Pomerania.

Wologda, a dutchy and fortress in the north part of Moscovy, where the great Duke keeps his chiefest treasures.

Worcester, a City and Bishoprick, the chief of Worcestershire about the middle of England.

Wormes, a City and Bishoprick of the Em∣pire, in the lower Palatinate.