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Chilbi
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Alemannic German
Alternative forms
gsw Chilwi Appenzell Unterwalden Uri
gsw Chirbi Thurgau
Etymology
From gsw gmh kirchwīhe, from gsw goh chirichwīhī, from goh kirihha chirich church + goh wīhī consecration, meaning “festival celebrating the consecration of a church (or the anniversary of such consecration)”. Equivalent to gsw Chilche church Wiihi consecration. Cognate with de Kirchweih.
Pronunciation
gsw /ˈxilbi/
Noun
gsw noun f plural Chilbine
fair, festival, parish fair