Chilbi

Alemannic German

Alternative forms
  • Chilwi (Appenzell, Unterwalden, Uri)
  • Chirbi (Thurgau)

Etymology

From Middle High German kirchwīhe, from Old High German chirichwīhī, from chirich (“church”) + wīhī (“consecration”), meaning “festival celebrating the consecration of a church (or the anniversary of such consecration)”. Equivalent to Chilche (“church”) +‎ Wiihi (“consecration”). Cognate with German Kirchweih.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈxilbi/

Noun

Chilbi f (plural Chilbine)

  1. fair, festival, parish fair
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