Merrick

[mer-ik]

noun

DavidDavid Margulies, 1912–2000, U.S. theatrical producer.
a town on SW Long Island, in SE New York.

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Contemporary Examples of merrick

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
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
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

Historical Examples of merrick

Merrick, go and see about something to eat for Miss Wedderburn.
The First Violin
Jessie Fothergill
“Just my luck,” I murmured, resignedly, as Merrick came in with a tray.
The First Violin
Jessie Fothergill
This afternoon she had gone out with Merrick to enjoy a little fresh air.
The First Violin
Jessie Fothergill
Evidently they were in league with Merrick and under his directions.
The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle
Edward Stratemeyer (AKA Arthur M. Winfield)
They want to get something from the house—some papers that Merrick wants.
The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle
Edward Stratemeyer (AKA Arthur M. Winfield)