"Murphia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of Murphy + mafia Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Murphy|mafia}} Blend of Murphy + mafia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Murphia (uncountable)
  1. the expatriate Irish people living in the UK, esp. those who have prospered; also attrib. Tags: uncountable Related terms: Taffia
    Sense id: en-Murphia-en-noun-5d0Cr2-V Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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