pilfering
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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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Pilfering
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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| pilfer (ˈpɪlfə) | |
| —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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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
Lifesavers were dispatched to keep a lookout for wreckage and prevent pilfering.
Its remote location helped to reduce pilfering as well.
The sensors can also be used to detect package tampering and pilfering.
Pilfering tuition dollars to make up for other shortfalls should not be tolerated.
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