merwomann.

Brit.

/ˈməːwʊmən/, U.S.

/ˈmərˌwʊm(ə)n/

Forms: 1800s meer-woman (English regional (Lancashire)), 1800s– merwoman.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: mer- comb. form¹, woman n.

Etymology: < mer- comb. form¹ + woman n., after mermaid n. Compare German Meerweib (15th cent.), Meerfrau (16th cent. or earlier).

A mermaid, esp. an older or married one. Also in extended use.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > hybrid creature or monster > [noun] > human hybrid > mermaid or merman > mermaid

nicker1340

mermaidc1350

mermaiden1397

sea-maid1600

sea-woman1608

merwoman1811

merrymaid1865

Mammy Water1966

1811 Ann. Reg. 1809 (Otridge ed.) Chron. 394/2 In a History of the Netherlands it is stated, that in the year 1403, the dikes were broken near Campear by an inundation; and when the inundation had returned, a Merwoman was left in the Dermet Mere.

1846 M. J. Higgins Ess. (1875) Mem. 26 It was really admirable to watch the good-humour, dexterity, and patience of the old merwoman.

1884 F. J. Child Eng. & Sc. Pop. Ballads I. 366/1 The merman asks her the reason, and she answers, They all say that you are the merwoman's son.

1992 P. Anthony Color of her Panties i. 7 Mela did not like being called a nymph, when anyone could see she was a merwoman on legs.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	merwoman
释义	merwomann. Brit. /ˈməːwʊmən/, U.S. /ˈmərˌwʊm(ə)n/ Forms: 1800s meer-woman (English regional (Lancashire)), 1800s– merwoman. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: mer- comb. form¹, woman n. Etymology: < mer- comb. form¹ + woman n., after mermaid n. Compare German Meerweib (15th cent.), Meerfrau (16th cent. or earlier). A mermaid, esp. an older or married one. Also in extended use. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > hybrid creature or monster > [noun] > human hybrid > mermaid or merman > mermaid nicker1340 mermaidc1350 mermaiden1397 sea-maid1600 sea-woman1608 merwoman1811 merrymaid1865 Mammy Water1966 1811 Ann. Reg. 1809 (Otridge ed.) Chron. 394/2 In a History of the Netherlands it is stated, that in the year 1403, the dikes were broken near Campear by an inundation; and when the inundation had returned, a Merwoman was left in the Dermet Mere. 1846 M. J. Higgins Ess. (1875) Mem. 26 It was really admirable to watch the good-humour, dexterity, and patience of the old merwoman. 1884 F. J. Child Eng. & Sc. Pop. Ballads I. 366/1 The merman asks her the reason, and she answers, They all say that you are the merwoman's son. 1992 P. Anthony Color of her Panties i. 7 Mela did not like being called a nymph, when anyone could see she was a merwoman on legs. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1811
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