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 Fisherman.Fisk (in Hudibras) 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Fishing.
 
Fishing for compliments. Laying a bait for praise.   1
 


 Fisherman.Fisk (in Hudibras) 

 
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