Persibulis
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Old English
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Persibulis ?
- Persepolis, capital of the Persian Empire
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
- ⁊ siþþan fōr on Perse ⁊ ġeēode Persibulis þā burg heora cynestōl, sēo is ġiet welegast ealra burg.
- And subsequently he marched on the Persians and conquered the city of Persepolis, their capital, which is still the wealthiest of all cities.
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans