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kermesse — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fete noun A public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.

Senses

kermesse is used for these senses in English:

  • fete A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  • kirmess An outdoor festival and fair, usually in a German or Dutch-speaking country
  • rummage sale (Upper Midwestern US) A garage sale or tag sale.

fete — full definition

  1. noun A public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.
  2. verb To honor or celebrate someone with a special occasion.

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