Fisher
['fɪʃə] or ['fɪʃɚ]
Definition
(noun.) large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal.
Checker: Sylvia--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who fishes.
(n.) A carnivorous animal of the Weasel family (Mustela Canadensis); the pekan; the "black cat."
Editor: Winthrop
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Fisherman, angler.[2]. Pecan, wood-shock (Mustela canadensis).
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Examples
- A large force of railroad men have already been sent to Beaufort, and other mechanics will go to Fort Fisher in a day or two. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Well, I understand Lily is about to assume them in the shape of Mr. Rosedale, Mrs. Fisher said with a laugh. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Mrs. Fisher, moreover, had no embarrassing curiosity. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Fort Fisher was situated upon a low, flat peninsula north of Cape Fear River. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- As if one could help having Carry Fisher! Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I hear even Rosedale has been scared by the talk lately, Mrs. Fisher rejoined; but the sight of her last night sent him off his head. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Mrs. Fisher flashed a sharp glance at her. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Mrs. Fisher continued to probe her embarrassment with an unflinching eye. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Mrs. Fisher sighed evasively. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Mrs. Fisher paused and looked reflectively at the deep shimmer of sea between the cactus-flowers. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I know him too well for that: but since you permit me to be frank, I will tell you what Fisher said of you the other day. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- My eldest brother had but one child, which was married to one Mr. Fisher, at Wallingborough, in Northamptonshire. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Lily uttered a faint laugh--for once Mrs. Fisher lacked originality. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I might look in there now; the Fisher evenings are amusing. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Surely Mrs. Fisher could no longer charge Miss Bart with neglecting her opportunities! Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- The Dutch, as they are still the principal, were then the only fishers in Europe that attempted to supply foreign nations with fish. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
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