prestegjeld

Norwegian Nynorsk

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Definitions
  • Formerly an administrative area in the Church of Norway (Den norske kyrkja), which were all phased out by 2012. They did form the basis for the kommune (municipalities) created in the 19th century.

Etymology

Affix from Norwegian Nynorsk prest (priest) + Norwegian Nynorsk gjeld.

Origin

Norwegian Nynorsk

gjeld

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