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Fischer
Fischer (name) means a German surname, an occupational name for a fisherman. Example: “Bobby Fischer became world chess champion in 1972.”
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A German surname, an occupational name for a fisherman.
"An athletic kid from New Jersey, Fischer was known as a bold risk taker — they called him “the fallingest man in climbing” — until an old-school cragger taught him the Zen of controlled ascent."
— Bruce Barcott, The Higher They Climb (2008)
"Bobby Fischer became world chess champion in 1972."
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- Fischers
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Etymology
From German "Fischer," meaning "fisherman."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Fischer” mean?
The word “Fischer” means a German surname, an occupational name for a fisherman.
How do you use “Fischer” in a sentence?
Here is “Fischer” used in a sentence: “Bobby Fischer became world chess champion in 1972.”
What part of speech is “Fischer”?
“Fischer” is a name.
Where does the word “Fischer” come from?
The word “Fischer” comes from German. From German "Fischer," meaning "fisherman.".
Is “Fischer” a common word?
“Fischer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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