kermis
or ker·mess, kir·mess
[ kur-mis ]
noun
(in the Low Countries) a local, annual outdoor fair or festival.
a similar entertainment, usually for charitable purposes.
Origin of kermis
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British Dictionary definitions for kermis
kermis
kirmess
/ (ˈkɜːmɪs) /
noun
(formerly, esp in Holland and Northern Germany) an annual country festival or carnival
US and Canadian a similar event, esp one held to collect money for charity
Origin of kermis
1C16: from Middle Dutch kercmisse, from kerc church + misse Mass; originally a festival held to celebrate the dedication of a church
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