See fishess in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"text": "Now, in this aquarium there are four educated goldfish; at least, two are fish and the other two are fishesses. I think myself that fishesses are really more intelligent than fish. The only difference between fish and fishesses is that fish have votes.",
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"text": "WHAT would you say to spending the day at a moving picture studio? (Unnecessary question No. 1.) What would you say to spending the day at the Kleine studio in New York—with Billie Burke? (Vurr’, vurr’ unnecessary question No. 2.) What would you say? Ye gods and goddesses and little fishesses! If the surprise of having the chance didn’t take your breath away—you’d yelp with joy—of course. Who wouldn’t?",
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