Definitions

1. noun

A woman who sells oysters, especially in a traditional or historical context

“The oysterwife set up her stall by the riverbank, offering the freshest oysters in town.”

2. historical term

A woman who collected and sold oysters in medieval England, often associated with the practice of ‘oysterman’ where oysters were dug from the riverbed

“During the Middle Ages, oysterwives played a crucial role in providing a source of food for the local population.”