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someone who catches fish
  • fishermen sorting out their catch

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The first known use of fisherman was in the 15th century

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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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