ker·mis also ker·mess or kir·mess (kûr m s)n. 1. An outdoor fair in the Low Countries. 2. A fundraising fair or carnival. [Dutch, from Middle Dutch kercmisse, Mass on the anniversary of a church dedication (on which day was held a yearly fair) : kerc, church (ultimately from Late Greek k  riakon, krikon (d ma), (house) of the lord; see church) + misse, Mass (from Late Latin missa; see Mass).] |
kermis, kirmess [ˈkɜːmɪs]
n
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
[from Middle Dutch kercmisse, from kerc church + misse Mass; originally a festival held to celebrate the dedication of a church]
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