kermis

or ker·mess, kir·mess

[ kur-mis ]
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noun
  1. (in the Low Countries) a local, annual outdoor fair or festival.

  2. a similar entertainment, usually for charitable purposes.

Origin of kermis

1
1570–80; <Dutch, earlier ker(c)misse (kercchurch + misseMass); originally a fair at the dedication of a church

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British Dictionary definitions for kermis

kermis

kirmess

/ (ˈkɜːmɪs) /


noun
  1. (formerly, esp in Holland and Northern Germany) an annual country festival or carnival

  2. US and Canadian a similar event, esp one held to collect money for charity

Origin of kermis

1
C16: from Middle Dutch kercmisse, from kerc church + misse Mass; originally a festival held to celebrate the dedication of a church

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