Definition of "fisherwoman" [fisherwoman]

• A woman who fishes as an occupation or for sport. (noun)

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• "The fisherwoman is a Greek goddess, Artemis herself, or the Roman deity"
• "The "fisherwoman" could speak French, -- moreover, she could speak it with a wonderfully soft and perfect accent, -- the "person" had studied Homer and Shakespeare, and was conversant with the best literature, -- and, bitterest sting of all, the "peasant" could give every woman in the room a lesson in deportment, grace, and perfect taste in dress."
• "That child loves all things outdoors, and she is quite the little fisherwoman."