MURGEON Definition & Meaning

murgeon

[ mur-juhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Scot.

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Origin of murgeon¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain

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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.

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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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