BILK

bilk. Bilk, v.t. to defraud, cheat, overreach, deceive

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Bilk (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bilked (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Bilking.] [[Origin unknown. Cf. Balk.]] To frustrate or disappoint; to deceive or defraud, by nonfulfillment of engagement; to leave in the lurch; to give the slip to; as, to bilk a creditor. Thackeray.