Bilby

Bilby

Bilby, 1) Fürstenthum im District Cotiote der britisch-vorderindischen Provinz Malabar; 2) Hauptstadt daselbst, treibt Handel; 12,000 Ew.


Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.

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