Fisher
(noun)
- A person who catches fish as a commercial or recreational activity.
- A mammal, Martes pennanti, native to North America, that is similar to a marten but has a longer body and a bushy tail.
Origin:
Old english fischere, fisc(e)ra, from fisc ("fish") + -ere, agent suffix.
Examples:
- He is a professional fisher who has been fishing for over 20 years.
- The fishers were out early in the morning, setting their nets.
- The fisher caught a large salmon.
- The fisher is a fierce predator that feeds on small mammals.
- The fisher population has been declining in recent years due to habitat loss.