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The practice of stealing; theft; thievishness.

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  1. n. The practice of stealing; theft; thievishness.
  2. n. That which is stolen.
  3. n. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
  4. 1. The practice of stealing; theft; thievishness. Among the Spartans, thievery was a practice morally good and honest. South. 2. That which is stolen. [Obs.] Shak.
  5. n:100 n the act of taking something from someone unlawfully