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piscary

[ pis-kuh-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural pis·ca·ries.

Law. the right or privilege of fishing in particular waters.
a place for fishing.

piscary

/ ˈpɪskərɪ /

noun

a place where fishing takes place
the right to fish in certain waters

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Word History and Origins

Origin of piscary¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin piscāria, neuter plural (fishing rights) and feminine singular (fishing place) of Latin piscārius of fishing or fish. See pisci-, -ary

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Word History and Origins

Origin of piscary¹

C15: from Latin piscārius fishing, from piscis a fish

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