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FISHGIG
spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance
(noun) an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
fishgig (plural fishgigs)
(fishing) Alternative spelling of fizgig
Source: Wiktionary
Fish"gig`, n.
Definition: A spear with barbed prongs used for harpooning fish. Knight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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