3. (Law) The right to take fish at a certain place, or in particular
waters. Abbott.
Fish"ful (?), a. Abounding with fish. [R.] "My fishful pond." R. Carew.
Fish"gig` (?), n. A spear with barbed prongs used for harpooning fish.
Knight.
Fish"hawk` (?), n. (Zoˆl.) The osprey (Pandion haliaÎtus), found both
in Europe and America; -- so called because it plunges into the water
and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and bald
buzzard.
Fish"hook` (?), n. 1. A hook for catching fish.
2. (Naut.) A hook with a pendant, to the end of which the fish-tackle
is hooked. Dana.
Fish"i*fy (?), v. t. To change to fish. [R.] Shak.
Fish"i*ness, n. The state or quality of being fishy or fishlike.
Pennant.
Fish"ing, n. 1. The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.