Fishwife
Origin
Wife in the now-obsolete meaning woman (see also midwife).
Full definition of fishwife
Noun
fishwife
(plural fishwives)- A woman who sells or works with fish. (This is another name for a female fishmonger.)
- (pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
- (Geordie, pejorative) Term of abuse, usually directed at women, implying lack of personal hygiene.