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- [kur-mis]
- /ˈkɜr mɪs/
- /kˈɜːmes/
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- [kur-mis]
- /ˈkɜr mɪs/
Definitions of kermess word
- noun kermess (in the Low Countries) a local, annual outdoor fair or festival. 1
- noun kermess a similar entertainment, usually for charitable purposes. 1
- noun kermess Alternative form of kirmess. 0
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Origin of kermess
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Dutch, earlier ker(c)misse (kerc church + misse Mass); originally a fair at the dedication of a church
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Parts of speech for Kermess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kermess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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