Definitions for: Pilfer

[v] make off with belongings of others

Webster (1913) Definition: Pil"fer, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Pilfered; p. pr. & vb.
n. Pilfering.] [OF. pelfrer. See Pelf.]
To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to
practice petty theft.

Pil"fer, v. t.
To take by petty theft; to filch; to steal little by little.

And not a year but pilfers as he goes Some youthful
grace that age would gladly keep. --Cowper.

Synonyms: abstract, cabbage, filch, hook, lift, nobble, pinch, purloin, snarf, sneak, swipe

See Also: steal

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