merkin
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology 1
1617, probably a variant form of malkin.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
merkin (plural merkins)
- A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women after shaving their pubic hair (originally to eliminate lice, etc.; now often as a fashion item).
- A mop for cleaning cannon.
[edit] Translations
pubic wig
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[edit] See also
[edit] Etymology 2
From the similar pronunciation to American.
[edit] Alternative forms
[edit] Noun
merkin (plural merkins)
- (UK, slang, pejorative) An American.
[edit] Finnish
[edit] Noun
merkin
- Genitive singular form of merkki.
