Ostend

(os-tend',) a fort if. seaport of Belgium, on the N. Sea, p. W. Flanders,14 m. N.W. of Bruges. O. stood a memorable three years' sic ge by the Spaniards, 1601-4, and surrendered only after a lo to the garrison of 50,000 men, and of 80,000 to the enemy. rop. 16,735. [s. 671]