pilfer
Use Pilfer in a sentence
fər verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
to steal, especially in small quantities.
Related forms
pil·fer·er, noun
un·pil·fered, adjective
Synonyms
thieve, purloin, filch, appropriate.
thieve, purloin, filch, appropriate.
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pilfer (ˈpɪlfə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to steal (minor items), esp in small quantities | |
| [C14 pylfre (n) from Old French pelfre booty; see | |
| 'pilferer | |
| —n | |
| 'pilfering | |
| —n | |
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Pilfer
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
pilfer
c.1400 (n.), from O.Fr. pelfre "booty, spoils" (11c.), of unknown origin, possibly related to pelf. The verb is first recorded 1540s.
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Example sentences
Sharks up the food chain take their cut, leaving local pirates to pilfer crews' watches and mobiles.
It was difficult to tell if the gulls were hoping for leftovers or looking to pilfer a fish.
In the event of a disaster, there may be individuals looking to pilfer property, increasing losses and damage on-site.
If this is the normal configuration then two agents must act together to pilfer luggage.
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