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Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts.

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  1. a. Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts.
  2. adj. having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets
  3. Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts. Fuller.
  4. Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering;addicted to petty thefts. Fuller.
  5. s. having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets