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skiver

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6 lettersPronunciation /ˈskaɪvə/Sorted eikrsvStarts with SEnds with R0 clues
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Definitions

  1. Skiver is a person who avoids work or duty.

Word origin

From skive (“play truant”) + -er. Probably from French esquiver (“slink away”).

Used in a sentence

  • […] it's I that wishes I could be sure 'twas malice, I'd skiver you, heels and elbows, on my sword, and roast you alive on that fire.
  • I'll finish heating the oven, and set you free to go and skiver up them ducks.

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