Mercer
Mercer is a slang term that refers to an individual who is considered weak or lacking in strength, courage, and overall toughness. The term originates from the name of a popular brand of knives, Mercer Culinary, known for producing high-quality kitchen knives. However, the term has taken on a derogatory connotation, often used as an insult to describe someone who is perceived as being soft or feeble.
The Meaning of Mercer
A mercer is a person who sells fabrics, often specializing in silk, in medieval and Renaissance times. The meaning of MERCER is a dealer in usually expensive fabrics. The first known use of mercer was in the 13th century.
Mercer Classification Systems
Mercer has a range of different classification systems available to use in our work with organizations. Mercer’s different classification systems are:
- Points factor-based systems
The "Mercer Virus"
What is known as the “Mercer virus” is actually a bacteria called MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
Mercer in English
Mercer is an English and Scottish surname, derived from the Old French word “mercier” or “merchier”, meaning a merchant originally trading in textiles (mercery).
Silk Mercer
A mercer is a person who sells fabrics, often specializing in silk. The first known use of mercer was in the 13th century.
- Silk mercers are merchants who traded textiles.
MRSA & Silk Benefits
The “Mercer virus” is actually a bacteria called MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection.
- MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that’s become resistant to antibiotics.
- Silk has various benefits such as rich lustre, breathability, warmth without weight, and crease resistance.
Historical Silk Facts
Silkworm farming, or sericulture, has existed for over 5,000 years. Silkworms go through four life stages – egg, larva, pupa, and moth, with the moth being the adult stage.
- Silk farming involves silkworm cultivation to produce silk.
- China produced silk as early as the Neolithic Period.