murgeon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of murgeon
First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Early in 1821 General Murgeon arrived with the promise of high reward if he could compose the difficulties in Panama and save the Isthmus to Spain.
From Project Gutenberg
An' quhanever he moanit or turnit him roun, Or his broo gae token o' plycht, The waukin man i' the sleepin man's lug Wud rown a murgeon o' micht.
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