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fest·schrift F0091000 (fĕst′shrĭft′)n. pl. fest·schrif·ten (-shrĭf′tən) or fest·schrifts A volume compiled as a tribute, especially to a scholar, consisting of articles or essays relating to the honoree's work or interests. [German : Fest, festival; see fest + Schrift, writing (from Middle High German schrift, from Old High German scrift, from scrīban, to write, from Latin scrībere; see skrībh- in Indo-European roots).]festschrift (ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft) n, pl -schriften (-ˌʃrɪftən) or -schrifts (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a collection of essays or learned papers contributed by a number of people to honour an eminent scholar, esp a colleague[German, from Fest celebration, feast + Schrift writing]fest•schrift (ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft) n., pl. -schrift•en (-ˌʃrɪf tən) -schrifts. (often cap.) a volume of scholarly articles contributed by many authors to honor a senior colleague or teacher, usu. on the occasion of the honoree's birthday. [1900–05; < German Fest festival + Schrift writing] Festschrift a collection of writings forming a volume for presentation to a well-known scholar on the occasion of his attaining a certain age, pinnacle of his career, retirement, etc.festschriftA German word meaning festival writing, used to mean a collection of essays written by various authors in honor of another author or scholar.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | festschrift - a collection of writings published in honor of a scholarmemorial, remembrance, commemoration - a recognition of meritorious service |
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Words related to festschriftnoun a collection of writings published in honor of a scholarRelated Words- memorial
- remembrance
- commemoration
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