| 释义 |
ker·mis
\ˈkərmə̇s, ˈke(ə)rm-\ noun
or ker·mess \“, kərˈmes\; or kir·mess \kərˈmes\
(-es)
Etymology: Dutch kermis, from Middle Dutch kercmisse, kermisse, from kerke, kerc church + misse mass, church festival
1. : a local outdoor festival of the Low Countries originally held annually on the feast day of the local patron saint
2. : an entertainment and fair usually given for the purpose of raising money |