shirker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shirker
Example Sentences
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On the old "Shirker" Show, 'tis only fair To own, it evidences some improvement.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, 1890.05.10 by Various
Messrs. Spraggon, Sponge, Slapp, Quilter, Rasper, Crasher, Smasher, and some half-dozen more, bustled after Bragg; while the worthy master Mr. Puffington, Lumpleg, Washball, Crane, Guano, Shirker, and very many others, came pounding along the lane.
From Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Surtees, Robert Smith
The marriage trailed on year after year, while Mr. Serjeant Shirker grew to be the famous lawyer he is.
From The Book of Snobs by Thackeray, William Makepeace
Shirker, who has about as much warmth as an eel, made up to Polly years and years ago, and was no bad match for a briefless barrister, as he was then.
From The Book of Snobs by Thackeray, William Makepeace
She is wretched because Mr. Serjeant Shirker worships money and ambition, and is a Snob and a coward.
From The Book of Snobs by Thackeray, William Makepeace
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