fischer

See also: Fischer

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English fisċere, from Proto-Germanic *fiskārijaz; equivalent to fisch +‎ -ere (suffix forming agent nouns).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfiʃər(ə)/

Noun

fischer (plural fischeris)

  1. A fisher (person who fishes, usually for a living)
  2. A retailer or seller of fish or seafood.
  3. (religion) A proselytiser; one who promotes a religion.

Descendants

  • English: fisher
  • Scots: fisher

References

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