Jun 5 Word of the Day
A pubic hair piece. A toupee for the pubic area/genitals. In the 1700’s when mercury was used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (Gonorrhea or Syphilis) one of the side effects was the loss of pubic hair. To disguise this condition, that was not cured by mercury, a Merkin was employed.
17th Century setting: Due to his treatment of the "French Pox" (syphilis) with mercury a merkin Gwendolyn used a Merkin to used to hide the side effects of hair loss and not alarm her husband.
by David W. Tuthill December 30, 2005
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On the American Gladiators' event, the Eliminator, the portion where the contenders grab a rope and attempt to pull themselves up about 10 yards on an inclined treadmill.
"The travelator has become known as The Great Equalizer here on American Gladiators" - Announcer on 2nd Episode
by cody123 January 13, 2008