FISHWIFE

fishmonger, fishwife

(noun) someone who sells fish

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fishwife (plural fishwives)

(archaic) A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.

(pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.

(Geordie, pejorative) A person, especially a woman, with poor personal hygiene.

Synonyms

• (nagging woman): See Thesaurus:shrew

Source: Wiktionary


Fish"wife`, n.

Definition: A fishwoman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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