fishwife
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Wife in the now-obsolete meaning woman (see also midwife).
Noun [edit]
fishwife (plural fishwives)
- A woman who sells or works with fish. (The female form of fishmonger.)
- (pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
- (Geordie, pejorative) Term of abuse, usually directed at women, implying lack of personal hygiene.
Translations [edit]
a woman who sells or works with fish
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