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Definition of Kermesse
1. n. See Kirmess.
Definition of Kermesse
1. kermis [n -S] - See also: kermis
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kermesse
Literary usage of Kermesse
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Belgium and Holland, Including the Grand-duchy of Luxembourg: Including the by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1897)
"'kermesse' from the middle of July to the middle ' 1 Embassies. American Minister,
Hon. Bellamy A'forer; Consul, Col. 0. ..."
2. Holland as Seen and Described by Famous Writers edited by Esther Singleton (1906)
"THE kermesse FREDERICK SPENCER BIRD THE kermesse is always a peculiar and animated
scene, and to strangers is generally very interesting. ..."
3. Some Old Flemish Towns by George Wharton Edwards (1911)
"THE kermesse AT MECHELEN Once a year, generally in July, sleepy Mechelen rubs
its eyes and gives itself up to a heavy sort of gayety. The tiny Grand' Place, ..."
4. Spain: The Story of a Journey by Jozef Israëls (1900)
"... kermesse a ••'. IN the immediate vicinity of Madrid lies a glorious plain,
which forms a valley between Madrid and the neighbouring hills. ..."
5. My Note Book by John Macgregor (1835)
"quence of our Belgian postillion caring more for the merry kermesse, than for
his engagement to us, we did not arrive until nearly dark—we put up at the ..."
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