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scrimshank
[ skrim-shangk ]
verb (used without object)
, British Slang.
- to avoid one's obligations or share of work, especially in the military; shirk:
He was unpopular in the squad because he scrimshanked whenever he could.
scrimshank
/ ˈskrɪmˌʃæŋk /
verb
- slang.intr military to shirk work
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Other Words From
- scrimshanker noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of scrimshank1
First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins
Origin of scrimshank1
C19: of unknown origin
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