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Murdoch

mur·doch

UK/ˈmɜː(ɹ)dɒk/ US/ˈmʌɹdɔx/ fairly common

noun

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British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)

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Origin

Unknown, but possibly from Scottish Gaelic muir (“sea”), or from muireach (“mariner”); or from descendants of Clan Macpherson, also titled "Clann Mhuirich" indicating descent from "Mhuirich the Parson"; or from descendants of legendary bard Muiredach O Daly.

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