Merrick

[ mer-ik ]

/ ˈmɛr ɪk /

DavidDavid Margulies,1912–2000, U.S. theatrical producer.

a town on SW Long Island, in SE New York.

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After police closed the exhibit in which Merrick was put on public display, his circumstances grew progressively more dire.
The True Story of ‘The Elephant Man’|Russell Saunders|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, the current thinking is that Merrick may have suffered from Proteus syndrome.
The True Story of ‘The Elephant Man’|Russell Saunders|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We used to go up on the train tracks, start the trains up, and drive them on the tracks going toward Merrick.
Hip-Hop Star Flavor Flav Talks Dirty|Marlow Stern|May 31, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I have been warned, said Mr. Merrick, reluctant, yet with redoubled dignity.
Paths of Judgement|Anne Douglas Sedgwick

Thereupon Mr. Merrick corrects him, and says it was in 1878.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll
Toward the close of the afternoon a decent middle-aged woman came to the house, with a letter from Mr. Merrick.
No Name|Wilkie Collins
Mr. Merrick asked mournfully, taking off his hat and rubbing his thick but delicate hand through his hair.
Paths of Judgement|Anne Douglas Sedgwick
Will you permit my daughter to call upon your nieces, Mr. Merrick?
Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society|Edith Van Dyne