piscatrix
Definitions
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A female fishmonger in ancient times. historical, no-plural
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A female angler. humorous, no-plural
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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