prestegjeld.
Formerly an administrative area in the Church of Norway (Den norske kirke), which were all phased out by 2012. They formed the basis for borders of the kommuner (municipalities) created in the 19th century.
Meaning & usage
Formerly an administrative area in the Church of Norway (Den norske kirke), which were all phased out by 2012. They formed the basis for borders of the kommuner (municipalities) created in the 19th century.
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From prest + -e- + gjeld.
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