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Erin

an old name for Ireland. Now used only in poetry.

ERINYES. The FURIES, q. v.

Ermland

or ERMELAND, a diocese of East Prussia, in the district of Königsberg, with the episcopal seat at Braunsberg. It was formerly under the administrative control of Poland, but after the partition of that kingdom, in 1772, was assigned to Prussia.

Eros

the Greek equivalent of the Latin Cupid, the god of love.

Esdraelon

PLAIN OF (ez-dra- PLAIN OF (ez-dratine from the tine from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, and drained by the river Kishon. Among its subsidiary valleys are those of Engannin, Taanach, and Megiddo. portant events in Old Testament history. This plain is celebrated for many im- This plain is celebrated for many imphal books, which in the Vulgate and

Eskilstuna

a city of Sweden, situated on the Eskilstuna river, about 60 miles W. of Stockholm. It is noted for its large steel manufacturing plants, in which are produced fine cutlery and small arms. A large gun factory is located on an island in the river. Pop. about 30,000.

Essex

ROBERT DEVEREUX,

Essling

a village in Lower Austria on the Danube, 6 miles below Vienna, near which a battle was fought May 21- 22, 1809, between the French and Austrians, trians, in which the latter were victorious. Marshal Lannes was killed in this battle, Marshal Masséna receiving the title of the Prince of Essling.

Estrada

a town of Spain, in the province of Pontevedra. It is on the Rio Ulla. It is the center of an extensive farming and stock-raising region, and has manufactures of woolen and linen goods. Pop. about 30,000.

Estremadura

a maritime province of Portugal, divided by the Tagus into two nearly equal parts, of which the N. is the more mountainous. Wines and olives are the principal produce. The principal city is Lisbon. Area, Area, 6,937 square miles. Pop. about 1,250,000.

Estuary

the wide mouth of a river opening out so as to form an arm of the sea.

ETAWAH (e-tä'wä), a town in Hindustan, Northwest provinces; capital of the district of the same name on the left bank of the Jumna, picturesquely situated among ravines, and richly planted with trees. It has some good buildings and a considerable trade.

Ethelbert

King of England, son

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