FISHERMAN

fisherman, fisher

(noun) someone whose occupation is catching fish

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fisherman

A fisher, a person engaged in fishing

Any person who attempts to catch fish.

A person whose profession is catching fish.

A vessel (boat or ship) used for fishing.

Synonyms

See fisher

Source: Wiktionary


Fish"er*man, n.; pl. Fishermen (.

1. One whose occupation is to catch fish.

2. (Naut.)

Definition: A ship or vessel employed in the business of taking fish, as in the cod fishery.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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