piscatrix
nounEtymology Borrowed from Latin piscātrīx. By surface analysis, piscator + -trix.
1
Historical, No plural A female fishmonger in ancient times.
2
Humorous, No plural A female angler.
- 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.1854, Mrs. Locke, Rosa St. Orme, and other tales, page 16:
- Related terms
- piscator