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Grammar : Noun
Spell : lurk
Phonetic Transcription : lɜrk



Definition of lurkings

Origin :
  • c.1300, lurken "to hide, lie hidden," probably from Scandinavian (cf. dialectal Norwegian lurka "to sneak away," dialectal Swedish lurka "to be slow in one's work"), perhaps ultimately related to Middle English luren "to frown, lurk" (see lower (v.2)). Related: Lurked; lurking.
  • As in ambush : noun lying in wait; concealed position
Example sentences :
  • These lurkings in ambush for the convenient hour to strike the enemy a death-blow in the back are attributes to loyalty.
  • Extract from : « The Man Who Laughs » by Victor Hugo

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