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.
PILFERER
Pil"fer*er, n.
Defn: One who pilfers; a petty thief.
PILFERING
Pil"fer*ing, a.
Defn: Thieving in a small way. Shak.
— n.
Defn: Petty theft.
— Pil"fer*ing*ly, adv.
PILFERY
Pil"fer*y, n.