English

Noun

merlad ‎(plural merlads)

1. (fantasy) A young male merperson.
   • 2003, Susan K. Hamilton, Darkstar Rising, Xlibris (2003), ISBN 1413406246, page 433:

     The merlad and merlass watched the sphere for a moment and with a flick of their shiny tails, vanished again.

   • 2006, S. L. Bynum, Kalena, the Sea Princess, Lulu (2006), ISBN 9781430303367, page 10:

     I have to admit, he's a handsome merlad with his beautiful brown eyes, shiny black hair, and dark brown skin, but I can't have a boyfriend.

   • 2009, Nancy Farmer, The Islands of the Blessed, Simon & Schuster (2009), ISBN 9781847386304, unnumbered page:

     “At first everyone was standoffish and now they're too friendly,” Thorgil complained, swiping at a merlad who was attempting to grab her hair.

Synonyms

• merboy

Anagrams

• dermal
• marled
• medlar