Category:Pilfer

Pil"fer, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Pilfered; p. pr. & vb. n. Pilfering.] Etym: [of. pelfrer. See pelf.]

Defn: to steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to Practice petty theft.

Pilfer Pil"fer, v. t.

Defn: to take by petty theft; to filch; to steal little by little. And not a year but pilfers as he goes some youthful grace that age Would gladly keep. Cowper.