Pilferer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who pilfers.
  2. 2
    a thief who steals without using violence wordnet

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boostercon mancrookfilchghoulgrafter

Example

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"Tom complained that a light-fingered pilferer who'd briefly brushed against him at the crowded train station had carried off his wallet."

Etymology

From pilfer + -er.

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