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noun (fishwives)
  1. A woman who sells or works with fish (historically the wife of a fisherman).
  2. (pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
  3. (context, Geordie, pejorative) Term of abuse, usually directed at women, implying lack of personal hygiene.
Translations: 
  • French: (t, fr, poissarde)
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