Festschrift

noun

Fest·​schrift ˈfes(t)-ˌshrift How to pronounce Festschrift (audio)
plural Festschriften ˈfes(t)-ˌshrif-tən How to pronounce Festschrift (audio) or Festschrifts
: a volume of writings by different authors presented as a tribute or memorial especially to a scholar

Word History

Etymology

German, from Fest celebration + Schrift writing

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Festschrift was in 1871

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Cite this Entry

“Festschrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Festschrift. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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