David Elton Ferguson
<p>Hecht and Ferguson lived together in a meretricious relationship from August 1974 until the spring of 1982. Originally, they resided in Hecht's home in Topanga, but later moved into a home in Pacific Palisades jointly purchased by them. Ferguson worked as a consultant and developed computer software.</p>
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meretricious, a.</p>
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(mɛrɪˈtrɪʃəs)</p>
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[f. L. meretrīci-us (f. meretrīc-, meretrix harlot, fem. agent-n. f. merērī to earn money, serve for hire: see merit n.) + -ous.]</p>
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1.1 Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a harlot; having the character of a harlot.</p>
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2.2 Alluring by false show of beauty or richness; showily attractive. Now often applied to the style of a painter or a writer.</p>
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Hence mereˈtriciously adv., mereˈtriciousness.
David Elton Ferguson, born 4/8/1932 in NYC</p>