A merkin (first use, according to the OED, 1617) is reported to be a pubic wig, worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia to eliminate lice or to disguise the marks of syphilis.
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A merkin (first use, according to the OED, 1617) is reported to be a pubic wig, worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia to eliminate lice or to disguise the marks of syphilis.
Read more at Wikipedia
Simone,
Your word this day reminded me of Dr. Strangelove where the President of the United States (played by Peter Sellers) was Pres. Merkin Muffley. This, of course, was the 2nd best name in the film--my first choice was the Keenan Wynn character, Colonel Bat Guano.
See you tomorrow!
DP