What does thieve mean?
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This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word thieve.
Princeton's WordNet
hook, snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glomverb
take by theft
"Someone snitched my wallet!"
Wiktionary
thieveverb
To commit theft.
Etymology: From Old English þēofian.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Thieveverb
To steal; to practise theft.
Etymology: from thief.
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thieve
To thieve is to steal or take something from someone illegally, often without them noticing or through dishonest means. This can also apply to a person who habitually engages in theft or stealing.
Webster Dictionary
Thieve
to practice theft; to steal
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Thieve
thēv, v.i. to practise theft: to steal.—n. Thiev′ery, the practice of thieving.—adj. Thiev′ish, given to, or like, theft or stealing: acting by stealth: secret: sly.—adv. Thiev′ishly.—n. Thiev′ishness. [A.S. theófian.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of thieve in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of thieve in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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