piscary

[ pis-kuh-ree ]

noun

, plural pis·ca·ries.

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

piscary

/ ˈpɪskərɪ /

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of piscary¹

C15: from Latin piscārius fishing, from piscis a fish

Related Words

• fly-fishing