mermanEtymologyFrom Middle English mereman, from Old English *meremann (“merman”) (suggested by Old English meremenn, meremennen, meremenin (“mermaid, siren”)), equivalent to mer- + man. Cognate with Dutch meerman (“merman”), German Meermann (“merman”).merman means A legendary creature, human male from the waist up, fishlike from the waist down. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.nounA legendary creature, human male from the waist up, fishlike from the waist down.“The meer man hath no feet but fins And this hath legs you see and shins.”