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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A race of beings that first appeared in Kingdom Hearts. Ansem was apparently one before he overtoke Riku's body. An unknown is not hard to spot, as they always wear a black, hooded rain coat and never show their faces unless forced to. Due to how they may be merely shells, they have also been known to be called NEO's or Non-Existent One's...
by Darkness Shade December 20, 2003
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Usually people at a party or job who you don't know; neighbors you don't know. Locals you meet while travelling.
by Gojai August 23, 2017