fishwife
Worda woman who sells fish
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a woman who sells fish
the placenta and other tissue that comes out of the womb after a baby is born
to stop someone and attack or rob them
to drink something quickly and in large amounts
to say that you do not approve of something
too ready to believe things, especially without enough proof
past tense and past participle of slew
to move with short, quick movements from side to side or up and down
in bed
to drink a lot of alcohol and enjoy yourself in a noisy, lively way
in a very detailed and careful way
to feel annoyed or resentful because someone else has something good
showing strong sexual desire
an indirect remark that suggests something unpleasant or insulting
a person in your family from a long time ago; an ancestor
to attack someone or something violently
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
a large, impressive house
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
showing good judgment and careful thought
strong, healthy, and full of energy
unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking good judgment about the future
a strong box or chest for storing valuables
the state of being certain about something
too bad, unpleasant, or extreme to endure
a background program that runs without direct user control
already happening or about to happen
rude behavior that shows no respect for other people
to cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a tool
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
continuing with great force, intensity, or determination
famous or important because of a long history or many notable events
a toy or object used for play
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
to be suitable or appropriate for something
a small fair or festival, especially one held for a charity or local community
nothing; zero
a woman's or girl's dress, especially one that is old-fashioned or simple
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a heavy stone used for grinding grain in a mill
the process of turning silver in color
a large wild fern with broad, feathery leaves
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
done on purpose; deliberate
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
the front edge of a step or stair
a person's family background or ancestry
to show something in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration
a medieval singer or musician who performed for people, especially in courts
to praise someone or something highly
an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code
happening by chance, not by plan or intention
a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into
the process of coloring fabric or other materials
away from the right path or direction
in a kind, gentle, or pleasing way
a tall tower used for watching for danger or keeping guard
great suffering, especially from illness, hardship, or loss
to praise or admire someone or something very much
born first among your children or siblings
bold in a way that shows no shame or fear
darkness or a dark, gloomy atmosphere
the fact that something is pointless or has no useful result
a young horse
different from what is normal or accepted
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
causing fear or dread
the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
a wall or other structure built to protect a place from attack
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
easily damaged, broken, or bent
a person trained to help women during childbirth
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
in a way that lasts forever; permanently
a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol
in a clear, direct, and easy-to-understand way
in the proper or expected way; as required
the state of being forgotten or no longer remembered
weak and lacking energy or strength
a clear blue precious stone
continuing without stopping or weakening
a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger
to keep someone or something within limits or in one place
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
in a position of political power or control
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
foolish behavior or a foolish decision
used to strongly agree that something is obviously true or expected
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
great skill and knowledge in a subject or activity
very unpleasant or disgusting
in a way that shows good judgment
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or sides
strong disagreement or conflict, especially between people or groups
to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion
to step aside so someone or something can pass
the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something