Definition of Peculator

1. Noun. Someone who violates a trust by taking (money) for his own use.

Exact synonyms: Defalcator, Embezzler
Generic synonyms: Beguiler, Cheat, Cheater, Deceiver, Slicker, Trickster, Stealer, Thief
Derivative terms: Defalcate, Embezzle, Peculate

Definition of Peculator

1. n. One who peculates.

Definition of Peculator

1. Noun. A person who peculates; an embezzler ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Peculator

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peculator

pectosic
pectosic acid
pectostraca
pectous
pectus
pectus carinatum
pectus excavatum
pectus recurvatum
pecul
peculate
peculated
peculates
peculating
peculations
peculator (current term)
peculators
peculia
peculiar
peculiar(a)
peculiar institution
peculiar velocity
peculiarities
peculiarity
peculiarize
peculiarized
peculiarizes
peculiarizing
peculiarly
peculiarness

Literary usage of Peculator

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Masterpieces of Eloquence: Famous Orations of Great World Leaders from Early by Mayo Williamson Hazeltine (1905)
"... as a peculator; he did not deny the fact; he did not refund the money; he fought it off; he stood upon the defensive, and used all the means in his ..."

2. Six Years' Travels in Russia by Mary Ann Pellew Smith (1859)
"... Mr. D. T —The Monarch's Severe Illness—The peculator and Murderer— The Tzar's Substitute for his Uniform—Christmas Day— The Forsaken Fiancee. ..."

3. Six Years' Travels in Russia by Mary Ann Pellew Smith (1859)
"... Daughter—Mr. D. T —The Monarch's Severe Illness—The peculator and Murderer— The Tzar's Substitute for his Uniform—Christmas Day— The Forsaken Fiancee. ..."

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