ˈshütsənˌfest, ˈshitsən-, ˈshuetsən- noun
( -s )
Etymology: German schützenfest, from schütz, schütze marksman, archer (from Old High German scutzo archer) + jest festival; akin to Old English scytta archer, Old Norse skyti archer, Old English scēotan to shoot — more at shoot , -fest
: a shooting match : an entertainment or a picnic where marksmanship is practiced