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In the army, a soldier who feigns himself sick, or who induces or protracts an illness, in order to avoid doing his duty; hence, in general, one who shirks his duty by pretending illness or inability.

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  1. n. In the army, a soldier who feigns himself sick, or who induces or protracts an illness, in order to avoid doing his duty; hence, in general, one who shirks his duty by pretending illness or inability.
  2. n. someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity
  3. In the army, a soldier who feigns himself sick, or who induces or protracts an illness, in order to avoid doing his duty; hence, in general, one who shirks his duty by pretending illness or inability.
  4. In the army, a soldier who feigns himself sick, or who inducesor protracts an illness, in order to avoid doing his duty; hence, ingeneral, one who shirks his duty by pretending illness or inability.
  5. n. someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity