mccorduck

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Term: McCorduck

Part of Speech: Proper noun

Sense 1: Referring to the last name of author and computer scientist Josephine McCorduck.

Description: McCorduck is a surname associated with Josephine McCorduck, who is known for her contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and her writing on the subject.

Example Sentence: Josephine McCorduck's book "Machines Who Think" is a fascinating exploration of the philosophy of artificial intelligence.

Sense 2: Referring to a fictional character named McCorduck in a local story.

Description: In a local urban legend, the character McCorduck is said to be a mischievous creature who haunts the nearby woods and plays tricks on unsuspecting hikers.

Example Sentence: Legends tell of the elusive McCorduck, a mischievous trickster rumored to dwell among the ancient trees deep in the forest.