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bilk

UK/bɪlk/ US/ˈbɪlk/ uncommon archaic obsolete uk

verb

1.

cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

2.

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

  • “What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth”
  • “;”
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3.

evade payment to

  • “He bilked his creditors”
4.

escape, either physically or mentally

  • “The thief eluded the police”
  • “This difficult idea seems to evade her”
  • “The event evades explanation”
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Origin

Uncertain; perhaps a variant form of balk.

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