People who work in the fishing profession; fishers collectively as a group or community.
Compound of 'fisher' (Old English 'fiscere') and 'folk' (Old English 'folc', meaning people or nation). The term 'folk' gives it a communal, collective feeling that emphasizes shared culture and identity.
Fisherfolk have their own distinct dialects, superstitions, and traditions that persist across centuries — they won't whistle on boats, they rename rabbits as 'long-tails,' and they have specific knots for each type of fish, creating pockets of unique culture that barely change.
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