Complete Definition of "merkin"

English

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��(r)kɪn|-��(r)kɪn

Noun
merkin (merkins)

  1. A 17th century term for a pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women after shaving their privates to eliminate lice.
  2. rfv-sense A slang term for Americans, generally considered offensive.

See also
wikipedia
commonscat|merkins
codpiece
vonk

Category:Hair

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