Etymology

Fischer

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Today it means: A surname from German [in turn originating as an occupation], equivalent to English Fisher. Full definition →

German Fischer
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  1. German · borrowed fromFischer
  2. German · borrowed fromFischer
  3. English todayFischer

Borrowed from German Fischer (“fisherman”). Doublet of Fisher and Fisker

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