/pwaɪˈsɑrd/ (pwah-SARD)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Parisian street vendor, particularly one who sells fruits and vegetables.

“The poissarde hawking her wares on the street corner added to the lively atmosphere of the market.”

2. noun

A type of French street vendor, particularly one who sells fish.

“The poissarde selling fish on the riverbank was a common sight in 19th-century Paris.”