piscatrix
English
Noun
piscatrix (plural not attested)
- (historical) A female fishmonger in ancient times.
- (humorous) A female angler.
- 1854, Mrs. Locke, Rosa St. Orme, and other tales (page 16)
- Lady Eda was reckoned by the learned in such matters to be a piscatrix of the most dexterous order; so that she only permitted Pierce to tie on her flies, but would not condescend to have further assistance from any one.
- 1854, Mrs. Locke, Rosa St. Orme, and other tales (page 16)
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