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sculk

[skuhlk]
–verb (used without object), noun
skulk.

skulk

[skuhlk]
–verb (used without object)
1. to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows.
2. to move in a stealthy manner; slink: The panther skulked through the bush.
3. British. to shirk duty; malinger.
–noun
4. a person who skulks.
5. a pack or group of foxes.
6. Rare. an act or instance of skulking.
Also, sculk.


Origin:
1175–1225; ME < Scand (not in ON); cf. Dan, Norw skulke, Sw skolka play hooky


skulker, noun
skulk⋅ing⋅ly, adverb


1. See lurk.
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