in Spanish 'kermés' and 'kermesse' or 'kermis' in English is the correct spelling. This is a term used to designate an outdoor fair, usually at schools or churches —a sort of bazaar or festival to raise funds. The word comes from the Dutch 'kerk' meaning church, and 'mis' meaning mass. First known use, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is 1577.

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