The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Dodge \Dodge\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Dodged; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Dodging.] [Of uncertain origin: cf. dodder, v., daddle,
   dade, or dog, v. t.]
   1. To start suddenly aside, as to avoid a blow or a missile;
      to shift place by a sudden start. --Milton.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. To evade a duty by low craft; to practice mean shifts; to
      use tricky devices; to play fast and loose; to quibble.
      [1913 Webster]

            Some dodging casuist with more craft than sincerity.
                                                  --Milton.
      [1913 Webster]