Noun
Originally, a wig; afterwards, a mop for cleaning cannon.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOne of those who warned Merkin was Jack Nash, the co-founder of Oppenheimer & Co. — who had money in Merkin’s funds not knowing that it was actually with Madoff. Source: Internet
Yet despite all that, Merkin can say something that almost no one else who did business with Madoff can say. Source: Internet
In keeping with Kubrick's satirical character names, a " merkin " is a pubic hair wig. The president is bald, and his last name is "Muffley"; both are additional homages to a merkin. Source: Internet
NOTE: Many sources claim that she wore a merkin by only quoting part of this interview. Source: Internet
They even made me a merkin because they were so concerned that I might not be able to grow enough. Source: Internet
Erin Baiano for The New York TimesAnnie Gosfield performing in Merkin Concert Hall’s “Zoom: Composers Close Up” series earlier this year. Source: Internet