Murphy
noun
Mur·phy ˈmər-fē 
: any of various confidence games
especially : one in which the victim believes he is paying for sex
Word History
Etymology
Miss Murphy, nonexistent prostitute used to lure victims
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing Murphy
Biographical Definition
Murphy
biographical name
Mur·phy ˈmər-fē
William Parry 1892–1987 American physician