Metz

(mēts,) a fortified city of Germany, p. Alsace-Lorraine, at the confluence of the Seille and Moselle, 80 m. W.S.W. of Strasburg. It has extensive manu fs. Prior to the Franco-Pru ian war of 1870-1, this place, which was the C. of the French dep. Moselle, was esteemed one of the strongest military positions in France, and was the seat of an extensive trade and important manu fs. It was surrendered to the Pru ians by Marshal Bazaine. Pop. 54,817. [s. 597]