Shirks - 2 dictionary results
shirk
[shurk] 
–verb (used with object)
| 1. | to evade (work, duty, responsibility, etc.). |
–verb (used without object)
| 2. | to evade work, duty, etc. |
–noun
| 3. | a shirker. |
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| shirk (shûrk) v. shirked, shirk·ing, shirks v. tr. To avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility). v. intr. To avoid work or duty. [Perhaps from German Schurke, scoundrel; akin to Old High German fiurscurgo, demon : fiur, fire + scurigen, to stir up.] shirk'er n. |
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