The activity or industry of catching cod fish, either for commercial sale or personal consumption.
From 'cod' and 'fishing' (the act of catching fish), combining as a gerund that describes the practice and industry. Became especially significant in European maritime culture.
Codfishing shaped world history—the salt cod trade financed expeditions, the Cod Wars almost started an international conflict, and it sustained entire nations' economies!
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