Fisher

biographical name

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Irving 1867–1947 American economist

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“Fisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fisher. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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fisher

noun
fish·​er ˈfish-ər How to pronounce fisher (audio)
1
: one that fishes
2
: a dark brown North American flesh-eating mammal related to the weasels
also : its valuable fur or pelt
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