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Monday, August 17, 2009
Word of the Gay: "Beard"
A "beard" is a woman who dates or appears with a gay man to imply that he is heterosexual. The term is less commonly used for a man who accompanies a lesbian for this purpose.
A "beard" is a woman who dates or appears with a gay man to imply that he is heterosexual. The term is less commonly used for a man who accompanies a lesbian for this purpose.
when a man accompanies a lesbian for this purpose, he's know as a 'merkin'.
ReplyDeleteTari I learned something new, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting Tari--just learned something new!
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