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