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fest·schrift  (fstshrft)

n. pl. fest·schrif·ten (-shrftn) or fest·schrifts

A volume of learned articles or essays by colleagues and admirers, serving as a tribute or memorial especially to a scholar.

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[German : Fest, festival; see fest + Schrift, writing (from Middle High German schrift, from Old High German scrift, from scrban, to write, from Latin scrbere; see skrbh- in Indo-European roots).]

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festschrift [ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft]

n pl -schriften [-ˌʃrɪftən], -schrifts

(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a collection of essays or learned papers contributed by a number of people to honour an eminent scholar, esp a colleague

[German, from Fest celebration, feast + Schrift writing]

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Festschrift a collection of writings forming a volume for presentation to a well-known scholar on the occasion of his attaining a certain age, pinnacle of his career, retirement, etc.

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festschrift - a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar memorial, remembrance, commemoration - a recognition of meritorious service