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.
Kirsch"was`ser (?), n. [G., fr. kirsche cherry + wasser water.] An
alcoholic liquor, obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the
small black cherry.