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furphy
furphy (ˈfɜːfɪ) n, pl -phiesslang Austral a rumour or fictitious story[C20: from Furphy carts (used for water or sewage in World War I), made at a foundry established by the Furphy family]
Furphy (ˈfɜːfɪ) n (Biography) Joseph, pen name Tom Collins. 1843–1912, Australian author. His works include the classic Australian novel Such is Life (1903) and The Buln-Buln and the Brolga (1948)furphy
furphyslang A rumor or item of gossip. Primarily heard in Australia. Come on, you can't believe every furphy you hear.furphy (ˈfɚfi) n. news; gossip; a groundless rumor; scuttlebutt. (see also latrine rumor.) I heard a furphy about you yesterday. Furphy
Furphy Joseph, pen name Tom Collins. 1843--1912, Australian author. His works include the classic Australian novel Such is Life (1903) and The Buln-Buln and the Brolga (1948) |