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