Definitions
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- noun A
shirker
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- noun a shirker
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Examples
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It is one of the difficulties of the M.O. to distinguish between a case of genuine illness and a fakir or "scrimshanker," and a good supply of common sense and a knowledge of human nature is a great asset in making correct diagnoses.
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I hear that he is considered locally as rather a scrimshanker " more talk than work. "
Sleeping Murder Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1976
whichbe commented on the word scrimshanker
For some reason this word is immediately replaced with "rumpshaker" in my mind.
October 2, 2008
reesetee commented on the word scrimshanker
Maybe we shouldn't ask.
October 2, 2008
frindley commented on the word scrimshanker
Scrimshanker - one who accepts neither responsibility nor work.
(Maurice De Ville, Chesterfield)
October 15, 2008
garyth123 commented on the word scrimshanker
second meaning would apply to W or dubya
December 14, 2008
mollusque commented on the word scrimshanker
I read scrimshander at first
December 14, 2008