Murgatroyd
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Murgatroyd is a surname. In 1371, a constable was appointed for the district of Warley in Yorkshire. He adopted the name of Johanus de Morgateroyde, or literally: John of Moor Gate Royde or the district leading to the moor.[1]
The name may refer to
- Bryan Murgatroyd (born 1969 in Walvisbaai), Namibian cricketer
- Cecil G. Murgatroyd (1958-2001), long-running satirical political candidate in Australia and New Zealand
- Stephen Murgatroyd (born 1950), writer, broadcaster and consultant
- William A. Murgatroyd (born 1893), analytical chemist (page on Esperanto Wikipedia)
Moreover:
- "Heavens to Murgatroyd!" is an exclamation popularized by Snagglepuss, original uttered by Bert Lahr (upon whose voice the cartoon character was based) in the 1944 film Meet the People.[1]
- a Murgatroyd family is central to the plot of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Ruddigore
- Heavens to Murgatroyd, Even! It's Thee Headcoats! (Already) is an album by Thee Headcoats
[edit] References
- ^ a b Martin, Gary. Heavens to Murgatroyd. The Phrase Finder.
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