A person who avoids military service or danger, especially one who finds safe work during wartime.
From French embusqué (past participle of embusquer, 'to hide or shelter'), which comes from em- plus busquer. This term became widespread in English during World War I to criticize people in non-combat positions.
This French word perfectly captures the disgust soldiers felt toward people doing desk jobs during WWI, and the fact that we borrowed this insult shows how international and bitter trench warfare made soldiers feel.
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