fishmonger

English

/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • (British) A person who sells fish.
  • (British) A fishmonger's, a fishmonger's shop: a shop that sells fish.
  • (archaic) A pimp.

Etymology

Compound from English fish (get hold of an object) + English monger.

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English

monger

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