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fishocracy Nfld, Hist. 
1 n. See quote.
- 1878 (1965) Fishocracy. Term used to describe well-to-do merchants opposed to self-government. (P. Toque, Newfoundland, as it was, 1878, 86.)
2 n. the social and economic pyramid built on the fisheries.
See also: fishery
- 1940 The "fishocracy" comprised in descending order: (1) the principal merchants, high officials, and some lawyers and medical men; (2) small merchants, important shopkeepers, lawyers, doctors, and secondary officials; (3) grocers, master mechanics, and schooner holders; and (4) fishermen.
- 1878 (1965) Fishocracy. Term used to describe well-to-do merchants opposed to self-government. (P. Toque, Newfoundland, as it was, 1878, 86.)