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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.