piscatrix

English

Noun

piscatrix (plural not attested)

  1. (historical) A female fishmonger in ancient times.
  2. (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.
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