Pilfer (verb)

Steal (something) in small amounts or quantities, especially over a period of time.

Origin:

Pilfer comes from the middle english word "pilferen" meaning "to steal, to take something in small quantities".

Examples:

  1. He was caught pilfering from the till.
  2. The shoplifters were caught pilfering from the store.
  3. The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
  4. She was accused of pilfering small sums of money over a period of time.
  5. The kids were caught pilfering candy from the store.
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