Associations to the word «Fishwife»
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Wiktionary
FISHWIFE, noun. A woman who sells or works with fish. (This is another name for a female fishmonger.)
FISHWIFE, noun. (pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
FISHWIFE, noun. (Geordie) (pejorative) Term of abuse, usually directed at women, implying lack of personal hygiene.
Dictionary definition
FISHWIFE, noun. Someone who sells fish.
Wise words
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