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Fishwife

usgb/ˈfɪʃwaɪf/Volume
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Focuses on the actual job of selling fish, not personality traits. SlideThe fishwife set up her stall at dawn.
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Traditionally refers to females; rare to use for men. SlideA fishwife has been operating at this market for decades.
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Historical OccupationPlay
It's an old term; modern use might sound outdated. SlideMy grandmother was a proud fishwife in her village.
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