2. Verb. Third person singular simple present form of ''to thieve.'' ¹
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Definition of Thieves
1. thieve [v] - See also: thieve
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thieves
Literary usage of Thieves
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Law Reports by James Redfoord Bulwer (1872)
"In the large room of the alehouse the company sat round a table, drinking and
singing songs, and among the company were several thieves, or reputed thieves, ..."
2. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1909)
"He was there brought into contact with many thieves and other criminals, ...
He soon sought a livelihood by blackmailing thieves and trafficking in stolen ..."
3. A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant: Embracing English, American, and Anglo by Albert Barrère, Charles Godfrey Leland (1889)
"Jack cove (American thieves), a mean, low, small fellow. ... Jack-in-the-box (thieves),
a small but powerful kind of screw, used by burglars to break open ..."
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