I. ˈskəlk intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect skulka to lie in wait, lurk
Date: 13th century
1. : to move in a stealthy or furtive manner
skulk ed into her sister's room
2.
a. : to hide or conceal something (as oneself) often out of cowardice or fear or with sinister intent
b. chiefly British : malinger
Synonyms: see lurk
• skulk·er noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. : one that skulks
2. : a group of foxes