noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who purloins.

Synonyms

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boostercon mancrookghoulgraftergrave robber

Example

More examples

"You think you are being funny by calling him a purloiner, but it just means he's a thief."

Etymology

From purloin + -er.

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