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Alemannic German
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
Noun
Chilbi f (plural Chilbine)
- fair, festival, parish fair