murcott

[ mur-kot ]

/ ˈmɜr kɒt /

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noun

a thin-skinned, juicy variety of tangerine.

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Origin of murcott

Allegedly named after Charles Murcott Smith, Florida grower

Murcott pointed to a distinction in the call center world: between the simple calls and complicated calls.
Why Call Center Jobs Are Coming Back|Matthew Zeitlin|August 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
At the forum, Murcott said that “people have done a lot of brand damage by putting their call centers over there.”
Why Call Center Jobs Are Coming Back|Matthew Zeitlin|August 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In 1871 T. Murcott patented a hammerless gun, the first to obtain distinct success.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6|Various
Flo I owe you much, Mr. Murcott, more than I can ever repay.
Our American Cousin|Tom Taylor

Flo You'll keep your promise and make Mr. Murcott your clerk, papa?
Our American Cousin|Tom Taylor
Asa Then you resign your stewardship in favor of your clerk, Abel Murcott.
Our American Cousin|Tom Taylor
Murcott sitting on barrel, R. Door in flat with staircase discovered, dark.
Our American Cousin|Tom Taylor