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adjective

skillful at or given to pilfering, especially by picking pockets; thievish.

having light and nimble fingers.

Origin:
1540–50

Related forms

light-fin·gered·ness, noun

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light-fingered

—*adj*
	having nimble or agile fingers, esp for thieving or picking pockets

light-'fingeredness

—n

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