murgeon

[ mur-juhn ]

noun

, Scot.

1. a grimace; a wry face.

Word History and Origins

Origin of murgeon¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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.

From Project Gutenberg