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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.
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Skulker
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Word Origin & History
skulk
early 13c., from a Scand. source, cf. Norw. skulke "to shirk, malinger," Dan. skulke "to spare oneself, shirk." Common in M.E. but lacking in 15c.-16c. records; possibly reborrowed 17c.
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