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Synonyms

larcener

American

[lahr-suh-ner] / ˈlɑr sə nər /

Or larcenist

noun

a person who commits larceny.

Etymology

Origin of larcener

First recorded in 1625–35; larcen(y) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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But the red squirrel scouring near Fischer’s lawn met his match — it couldn’t outsmart this human larcener.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2021

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