Festschriften

/ˈfɛstʃrɪftən/ noun

Definition

Plural of festschrift, using the original German plural form; multiple collections of scholarly essays honoring distinguished academics.

Etymology

The German plural of 'Festschrift,' following German pluralization rules. English speakers often use this form in academic contexts when discussing multiple festschrift volumes.

Kelly Says

When English scholars talk about multiple festschrifts, they argue about whether to say 'festschriften' (fancy German) or 'festschrifts' (English rules)—it's a linguistic turf war.

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