"lobsterperson" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: lobster + person Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lobster|person}} lobster + person Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} lobsterperson
  1. A person who fishes for lobster. Hyponyms (person who fishes for lobster): lobsterman, lobsterwoman
    Sense id: en-lobsterperson-en-noun-yfigku3C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1979, Lorraine L. Stubbs, The American Lobster, H̲o̲m̲a̲ṟu̲s̲ A̲m̲e̲ṟi̲c̲a̲ṉu̲s̲, page 35",
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          "text": "Regular readers of humorist Dave Barry's column will recognize Skip as the ultracapable \"painter, carpenter, roofer and lobsterperson\" who is frequently called upon to repair Barry's house."
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          "ref": "2011, Gernot Wagner, But Will the Planet Notice?, page 228",
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