Definition of Pilfering

1. a. Thieving in a small way.

Definition of Pilfering

1. Verb. (present participle of pilfer) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pilfering

1. pilfer [v] - See also: pilfer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pilfering

pileups
pileus
pilework
pileworks
pileworm
pilewort
pileworts
pilfer
pilferable
pilferage
pilferages
pilfered
pilferer
pilferers
pilferies
pilfering (current term)
pilferproof
pilfers
pilfery
pilgarlic
pilgarlick
pilgarlics
pilgrim
pilgrim's journey
pilgrimage
pilgrimaged
pilgrimages
pilgrimaging
pilgrimize
pilgrimized

Literary usage of Pilfering

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

1. Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-west Passage, and of a by John Ross (1835)
"pilfering on the part of the natives—The frst fall of snow this yea Native dance—Summary of the month of February. Feb. 1st. THERE was another arrival of ..."

2. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"Cotgrave, however, thinks the French foot-soldiers are во called from their habit of pilfering chickens, whose cry is ^i'oii piou. Pl'ona (2 sy 1 .). ..."

3. Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon Or Columbia River: Being a by Alexander Ross (1849)
"... cascades—The roll of tobacco —pilfering—Mr. Thompson—Exchange of men—The Long Narrows—Warlike appearance of the Indian cavalry—Button contract —Critical ..."

4. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"... many more languish in want and misery ; of the rest, numbers are found begging or pilfering in the ..."

5. The Black Code of the District of Columbia, in Force September 1st, 1848 by Worthington Garrettson Snethen, United States (1848)
"SLAVES GUILTY OF pilfering AND STEALING HOW PUNISHED. Whenever any negro or mr.'.atto slave shall hereafter be charged with any pilfering or stealing, ..."

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