murphy
an Irish or white potato.
any of various confidence games in which a victim is left with a sealed envelope supposedly containing money, but which contains only newspaper or scrap paper cut to the same size as paper money.
to victimize or dupe in such a manner.
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Frank, 1890–1949, U.S. statesman and jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1940–49.
Isaac, 1861–96, U.S. thoroughbred racehorse jockey.
William Par·ry [par-ee], /ˈpær i/, 1892–1987, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize in medicine 1934.
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What people should never throw onto their soils, murphy emphasizes, is cat or dog poop, because both animals can shed harmful parasites.
murphy has taken a lead on the matter and last year wrote three studies related to college athletes’ rights.
Democrats introduce most progressive plan yet to help college athletes earn money | Rick Maese | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostIf we’re being fair, the same could be said of murphy’s three nominated shows and films, though each found popularity with enthusiastic fans.
Nominees (and 2 winners) for 2021 Golden Globes announced | Troy Masters | February 3, 2021 | Washington BladeWhich still doesn’t explain why they preferred The Prom to murphy’s far superior 2020 theater adaptation, The Boys in the Band.
The 11 Weirdest Golden Globe Nominations—And What Should Have Been Nominated Instead | Eliana Dockterman | February 3, 2021 | TimeThe National Zoo’s Komodo is called murphy, the sort of name you might give to a yellow Lab.
The National Zoo’s wild naming inspiration, from Billy Joel to the Golden Girls | John Kelly | January 25, 2021 | Washington Post
I watched SNL—the Eddie murphy generation—and also SCTV with Rick Moranis.
Coffee Talk with Fred Armisen: On ‘Portlandia,’ Meeting Obama, and Taylor Swift’s Greatness | Marlow Stern | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThere was The Brittany murphy Story, dubbed a “colossal mess” by reviewers.
The Biggest Bombs of 2014: ‘Sex Tape,’ Mariah Carey’s Vocals, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and More | Kevin Fallon | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEddie murphy opened the doors for other black actors—and black comics—who are now seeing a major amount of play in films.
Idris Elba on Eric Garner, ‘Mi Mandela,’ and Selling Weed to Dave Chappelle | Marlow Stern | December 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHistorians will be reassured that there is a historical murphy.
murphy took him under his wing, and one day he gave Rock To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With.
Why Comedians Still Think Bill Cosby Is a Genius | Mark Whitaker | October 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTmurphy was kill-crazy, and tonight the Monitor rifle in his hands had made him feel like a god.
Delancy caught it with one arm and a belly and passed it back through the door to Squid murphy who was standing just outside.
He was twisted around in the front seat, looking over the heads of Squid murphy and the two other gunsels in the back seat.
Once free of the ridges and in the open fields the way was easy, and murphy could lend a hand to the others.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydHis gloved fingers closed on Squid murphy and the killer called Shiv simultaneously.
British Dictionary definitions for murphy (1 of 2)
/ (ˈmɜːfɪ) /
Origin of murphy
1British Dictionary definitions for Murphy (2 of 2)
/ (ˈmɜːfɪ) /
Alex. born 1939, English rugby league player and coach; scored 16 tries in 27 test matches for Great Britain (1958–71)
Eddie, full name Edward Regan Murphy . born 1951, US film actor and comedian. His films include 48 Hours (1982), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Coming to America (1988), Dr Dolittle (1998), and, as a voice artist, the Shrek series of animated films (2001–10)
William Parry. 1892–1987, US physician: with G. R. Minot, he discovered the liver treatment for anaemia and they shared, with G. H. Whipple, the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine in 1934
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