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Definition of 'festschrift'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) festschrift
(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.

Etymology: (1900–05; < G Fest festival +Schrift writing)

Definition of 'festschrift'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. festschrift
Work consisting of a collection of essays or other writings contributed by students, teachers, colleagues, and associates to honor a person or institution, usually on the occasion of an anniversary celebration or other event of importance.

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