Vermont

one of the united states. of America; bounded on the north by Canada, on the east by the river Connecticut, which divides it from New Hampshire, on the south by Ma achusets, and on the west by New ier It is 157 miles long and 65. broad, and divided into eleven counties. A chain of high mountains, running north and south, divides the state nearly in the centre, between the river Connecticut and lake Cham plain, ~The natural growth upon this chain is hemlock, pine, spruce, and other evergreens: hence it has always a green appearance, and. obtained the descriptive name of Vermont, from the French verd moné, green mountain. The country is generally hilly, but not rocky. It is finely watered, the soil is very fertile, and there is not a better climate in the world. The inhabitants have lately been estimated at 100,000.. The principal town is Bennington. ~ VERNA/CULAR. a. (vernaculus, Latin.) Native; of one’s own country (Add is on).