verb
pilfer
Pilfer (verb) means to steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.
verb
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To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.
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Etymology
From earlier pilfre, from Middle English pilfre (“booty”), from Old French pelfre (“plunder, booty, spoils”), of unknown origin. Compare pelf.
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What is the meaning of pilfer?
"pilfer" (verb) means to steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.