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Synonyms
shirk (shûrk)

[Perhaps from German Schurke, scoundrelOld High German fiurscurgo, demon, fiur, fire, + scurigen, to stir up.]

verb: shirked, shirk·ing, shirks. 

transitive verb 

To avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).

intransitive verb 

To avoid work or duty.

derivatives

shirḱer
noun