Fischer.
agent noun of fischen
Meaning & usage
agent noun of fischen
fisher, fisherman (male or of unspecified gender)
component part in various compound nouns, e.g. Amazonasfischer (“Amazon kingfisher”), Austernfischer (“oystercatcher”)
component part in various compounds for different kinds of fishing boats, e.g. Grundschleppnetzfischer (“trawler”)
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German vischære, vischer, from Old High German fiscari, from Proto-Germanic *fiskārijaz.
Fischer: a common surname originating as an occupation, equivalent to English Fisher
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German vischære, vischer, from Old High German fiscari, from Proto-Germanic *fiskārijaz.
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