Merman
['mɜːmæn]
Definition
(noun.) half man and half fish; lives in the sea.
(noun.) United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984).
Checked by Harlan--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The male corresponding to mermaid; a sea man, or man fish.
Editor: Trudy
Examples
- The Merman with his light was ready at the box-door, and other Mermen with other lights were ready at many of the doors. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- The Merman with his light was ready at the box-door, and other Mermen with other lights were ready at many of the doors. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
Editor: Spence