verb
purloin
Purloin (verb) means to take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
verb
1
To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
2
To commit theft; to thieve.
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Etymology
From Middle English purloynen (“to remove”), borrowed from Anglo-Norman purloigner (“to put far away”), one of the variants of Old French porloignier. Doublet of prolong.
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What is the meaning of purloin?
"purloin" (verb) means to take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
What are the different meanings of purloin?
"purloin" has 2 main meanings: 1. To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal; 2. To commit theft; to thieve.