Definition of Purloin

1. Verb. Make off with belongings of others. "They purloin the money "

Exact synonyms: Abstract, Cabbage, Filch, Hook, Lift, Nobble, Pilfer, Pinch, Snarf, Sneak, Swipe
Generic synonyms: Steal
Derivative terms: Cabbage, Lifter, Pilferage, Pilferer

Definition of Purloin

1. v. t. To take or carry away for one's self; hence, to steal; to take by theft; to filch.

2. v. i. To practice theft; to steal.

Definition of Purloin

1. to steal [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: steal

Lexicographical Neighbors of Purloin

purl
purled
purler
purlers
purlicue
purlicued
purlicues
purlieu
purlieus
purlin
purline
purlines
purling
purlings
purlins
purloin (current term)
purloined
purloiner
purloiners
purloining
purloins
purloo
purls
purl stitch
puromycin
puromycins
purpie
purpies
purple
purple-flowering raspberry

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