fisher

noun fish·er \ ˈfi-shər \

Definition of fisher

1 :one that fishes

2 a :a dark brown North American carnivorous mammal (Martes pennanti) of the weasel family

b :the fur or pelt of this animal

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Thousands of Atlantic salmon escaped from a fish farm pen off the coast of Washington late last week, threatening native Pacific salmon and causing officials to enlist the help of citizen fishers in an effort to catch them.

— ben panko, Smithsonian, "Thousands of Invasive Salmon Escape From Farm in Pacific Northwest," 25 Aug. 2017
The department hopes fishers who catch or net the Atlantics report their hauls to the state.

— rick anderson, latimes.com, "Farmed Atlantic salmon escape into Washington state waters. Here's why fishermen are worried," 24 Aug. 2017
On July 29, on the last weekend of the season, fishers lined up in the sun under a noisy tangle of gulls.

— Alaska Dispatch News, "Dipnetting for salmon on the Kenai: Bring a net and expect a crowd," 10 Aug. 2017
That further increases the chance of bears coming into contact with miners, fishers and tourists.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Polar bears hurt by climate change are more likely to turn to a new food source: people," 13 July 2017
Tennessee Valley Fly Fishers meets 6:30 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church on Whitesburg Drive in Huntsville, all fly-fishers welcome; www.tennesseevalleyflyfishers.org.

— frank sargeant, AL.com, "Outdoors Notebook: Fishing Tournaments and more," 7 July 2017
Decades ago, fishers were driven out of Washington by trappers seeking their soft pelts.

— evan bush, The Seattle Times, "Furry fisher in South Cascades has a baby! Biologists say grainy photo shows kit," 29 June 2017
This year, Lewis was on a mission to find out if the fishers were denning.

— evan bush, The Seattle Times, "Furry fisher in South Cascades has a baby! Biologists say grainy photo shows kit," 29 June 2017
After the introduction, the fishers broke off into different groups to practice.

— brooke eberle, chicagotribune.com, "DuPage fishing clinic hooks those interested in creeks, streams," 29 June 2017

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First Known Use of fisher

before 12th century

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fisherfolk, fisherwoman; angler, fly fisherman, giller, surf caster, trawler, trawlerman, troller; waterman

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Dorothy 1879–1958 Dorothea Frances née Can*field play \ˈkan-ˌfēld\ American novelist

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Irving 1867–1947 American economist

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John Arbuthnot 1841–1920 1st Baron Fisher of Kil*ver*stone play \ˈkil-vər-stən\ British admiral

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Mary Frances Kennedy 1908–1992 American writer

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