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Definition of Thievish
1. Adjective. Given to thievery.
Definition of Thievish
1. a. Given to stealing; addicted to theft; as, a thievish boy, a thievish magpie.
Definition of Thievish
1. Adjective. Having a tendency to steal ¹
2. Adjective. Having the manner of a thief; furtive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thievish
1. given to stealing [adj]
Medical Definition of Thievish
1. 1. Given to stealing; addicted to theft; as, a thievish boy, a thievish magpie. 2. Like a thief; acting by stealth; sly; secret. "Time's thievish progress to eternity." (Shak) 3. Partaking of the nature of theft; accomplished by stealing; dishonest; as, a thievish practice. "Or with a base and biosterous sword enforce A thievish living on the common road." (Shak) Thiev"ishly, Thiev"ishness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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