Associations to the word «Merkin»

Wiktionary

MERKIN, noun. 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).
MERKIN, noun. A mop for cleaning cannon.
MERKIN, noun. (British) (slang) (pejorative) An American.

Wise words

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