English

Noun

kermesse ‎(plural kermesses)

1. Alternative form of kirmess

French

Etymology

From Dutch kermis, a bastardization of kerk ‎(“church”) + mis ‎(“mass”). Compare German Kirmes ‎(“church mass”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɛʁmɛs/

Noun

kermesse f ‎(plural kermesses)

1. fête

Italian

Etymology

From French kermesse.

Noun

kermesse f ‎(invariable)

1. kermis
2. social event, gathering, meeting, gala