What is a fishmonger?
Q: What is a fishmonger?
A: A fishmonger is someone who sells fish and seafood.
Q: Can fishmongers be both wholesalers and retailers?
A: Yes, fishmongers can be both wholesalers and retailers.
Q: Why are there fewer fishmongers now?
A: There are fewer fishmongers now because supermarkets have often replaced independent seafood sellers.
Q: What do female fishmongers used to be called?
A: Female fishmongers used to be called fishwives.
Q: What is the difference between a fishmonger and a fishwife?
A: A fishmonger is someone who sells fish and seafood, while a fishwife is a female fishmonger.
Q: Can a fishmonger only sell fish?
A: No, a fishmonger can also sell seafood.
Q: Are supermarkets replacing all fishmongers?
A: No, not all fishmongers are being replaced by supermarkets, but it is a common trend that is reducing the number of independent seafood sellers.