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pilfer |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pilfer \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pilfer \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: pilfer v : make off with belongings of others [syn: {cabbage}, {purloin}, {pinch}, {abstract}, {snarf}, {swipe}, {hook}, {sneak}, {filch}, {nobble}, {lift}]
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