Fishman

/ˈfɪʃmæn/ noun

A person who catches, sells, or studies fish; also used in mythology and fantasy for fish-like humanoid creatures.

Compound of 'fish' (Old English 'fisc') and 'man' (Old English 'mann'). The historical occupational term predates modern fantasy usage by centuries.

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