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Fishwife

usgb/ˈfɪʃwaɪf/Volume
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Literal Meaning

Focuses on the actual job of selling fish, not personality traits.

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The fishwife set up her stall at dawn.
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Gender Specific

Traditionally refers to females; rare to use for men.

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A fishwife has been operating at this market for decades.
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Historical Occupation

It's an old term; modern use might sound outdated.

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My grandmother was a proud fishwife in her village.
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