English word fisherman comes from English fisher, English -man
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fisher | English (en) | A person attempting to catch fish.. A person who catches fish, especially for a living.. A ship used for fishing. A North American marten, Martes pennanti, that has thick brown fur.. The fur of Martes pennanti. |
| -man | English (en) | In certain cases, someone (implied male) who derives from a particular nationality.. Someone (implied male) who has special characteristics relating to a topic or area.. Someone (implied male) who is an expert in an area.. Someone (implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area. |
| fisherman | English (en) | A boat used for commercial fishing.. A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:. A person whose profession is catching fish.. Any person who attempts to catch fish. |