Pilfer

Definition of Pilfer

Pil´fer
v. i.1.To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practice petty theft.
[imp. & p. p. Pilfered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Pilfering.]
v. t.1.To take by petty theft; to filch; to steal little by little.
And not a year but pilfers as he goes
Some youthful grace that age would gladly keep.
- Cowper.

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