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Definition of Larceners
1. larcener [n] - See also: larcener
Lexicographical Neighbors of Larceners
Literary usage of Larceners
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1862)
"Victor Hugo, in hia Misérables, has favoured us with an ancient charm against
larceners, grand or petty, which was put in operation by Madame de Genlis for ..."
2. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1814)
"The former were low vaults, with narrow slits instead of windows, resembling, as
Edward's groom observed, " rather a prison for murderers and larceners, ..."
3. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1814)
"The former were low vaults, with narrow slits instead of windows, resembling, as
Edward's groom observed, " rather a prison for murderers and larceners, ..."
4. Report of the Proceedings by Church congress (1888)
"These fifth-rate petty larceners are not many nor dangerous, as they are soon
found out and relegated to the mixed company of card-sharpers, thimble-riggers ..."
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