TRUANT

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, vagabond, idler, from Anglo-French, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish trógán wretch, trúag wretched Date: 14th century one who shirks duty, II. adjective Date: 1561 shirking responsibility, being, resembling, or characteristic of a ~, III. intransitive verb Date: 1580 to idle away time especially while playing ~