Malingerer

Malingerer
Malingerer Ma*lin"ger*er, n. [F. malingre sickly, weakly, prob. from mal ill + OF. heingre, haingre, thin, lean, infirm, fr. L. aeger.] 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. [1913 Webster]

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  • malingerer — malinger ► VERB ▪ exaggerate or feign illness in order to escape duty or work. DERIVATIVES malingerer noun. ORIGIN from French malingre weak, sickly …   English terms dictionary

  • malingerer — noun see malinger …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • malingerer — See malinger. * * * …   Universalium

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  • malingerer — Canadian Slang Slang for a soldier who constantly uses the MIR to avoid work. See Sick, Lame and Lazy …   English dialects glossary

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