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thieve

Pronunciation: /θiːv/

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Definition of thieve

verb

[no object]
  • be a thief; steal something:they began thieving again [with object]:the students have been thieving my favourite art books

Origin:

Old English thēofian, from thēof 'thief'. Transitive uses began in the late 17th century

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