Festschrift

noun Fest·schrift \ˈfes(t)-ˌshrift\

plural Fest·schrif·ten \-ˌshrif-tən\ or Fest·schrifts

Definition of FESTSCHRIFT

: a volume of writings by different authors presented as a tribute or memorial especially to a scholar

German, from Fest celebration + Schrift writing

First Known Use: 1898

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