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Pronunciation / Transliteration: meokin
"연극에서 여배우는 자신의 겸손을 유지하기 위해 머킨을 착용했다."
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2 senses- 1
A wig or covering for the pubic area, typically worn by women.
"In the play, the actress wore a merkin to maintain her modesty while performing a nude scene." - 2
A humorous or ironic term for something that is used to cover up or disguise.
"He referred to the elaborate costume as a merkin for his lack of talent in acting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'merkin' originates from the early 17th century, likely derived from the Middle Dutch word 'mercken', meaning 'to mark'. It initially referred to a woman's pubic wig, often used in theatrical performances to cover nudity, reflecting societal attitudes towards modesty and sexuality during that era.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Merkin" is said worldwide
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merkin
Transliteration: merkin
"Dans la pièce, l'actrice portait un merkin pour préserver sa modestie."
Merkin
Transliteration: Merkin
"In dem Stück trug die Schauspielerin einen Merkin, um ihre Bescheidenheit zu wahren."
merkin
Transliteration: merkin
"Nello spettacolo, l'attrice indossava un merkin per mantenere la sua modestia."
merkin
Transliteration: merkin
"En la obra, la actriz llevaba un merkin para mantener su modestia."
merkin
Transliteration: merkin
"Na peça, a atriz usava um merkin para manter sua modéstia."
मेरकिन
Transliteration: merkin
"नाटक में, अभिनेत्री ने अपनी शीलता बनाए रखने के लिए एक मेरकिन पहना।"
毛发假体
Transliteration: máofǎ jiǎtǐ
"在剧中，女演员穿着毛发假体以保持她的端庄。"
머킨
Transliteration: meokin
"연극에서 여배우는 자신의 겸손을 유지하기 위해 머킨을 착용했다."
マーキン
Transliteration: mākin
"劇中で女優は自分の控えめさを保つためにマーキンを着用していた。"
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