skulk

To lie in hiding, as out of cowardice or bad conscience; lurk.

To move about stealthily.

To evade work or obligation; shirk.

A group of foxes.

Same as skulker.

A number of foxes together; hence, a number of other animals or of persons together: as, a skulk of thieves.

To withdraw into a corner or into a close or obscure place for concealment; lie close or hidden from shame, fear of injury or detection, or desire to injure another; shrink or sneak away from danger or work; lurk.

To produce or bring forward clandestinely or improperly.

To hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner; to lie close, or to move in a furtive way; to lurk.

A number of foxes together.