piscatorial

/ ˈpɪskətərɪ, -trɪ, ˌpɪskəˈtɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to fish, fishing, or fishermen

2. devoted to fishing

Other Word Forms

• piscatorially adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of piscatorial¹

C19: from Latin piscātōrius, from piscātor fisherman

Example Sentences

Rich then used a gelatine sponge to control bleeding during the tricky piscatorial procedure, which lasted for 45 minutes.

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We conclude this class of epitaphs with a couple of piscatorial examples.

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On rafts, or the two or three rude skiffs that have been placed there, one may find all piscatorial joys and may abundantly supply his larder free of cost.

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His piscatorial implements were even more rudimentary than was his clothing.

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College tradition still records how he used surreptitiously to climb out of the College in the very early summer mornings, to be off on one of those piscatorial excursions which he so dearly loved.

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