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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A market where fish is sold.
2. 2
   A social gathering consisting only of females. Cf. sausagefest for males.

Synonyms

All synonyms

fishmonger's

Etymology

From Middle English fisshmarket; equivalent to fish + market.

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