What is "kirmess"

Kirmess \Kir"mess\, n. [D. kermis; cf. G. kirmes; prop., church mass. See Church, and Mass a religious service.] In Europe, particularly in Belgium and Holland, and outdoor festival and fair; in the United States, generally an indoor entertainment and fair combined.

n. 1 An outdoor festival and fair, usually in Belgium or Holland. 2 (context US English) An indoor entertainment and fair combined.