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pilferage
[ pil-fer-ij ]
/ ˈpɪl fər ɪdʒ /
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noun
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Words nearby pilferage
pileum, pileup, pileus, pilewort, pilfer, pilferage, pilgarlic, pilgrim, pilgrimage, Pilgrimage of Grace, pilgrim bottle
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How to use pilferage in a sentence
The imperfect protection of a tarpaulin was, and is, a great temptation to pilferage.
Rides on Railways|Samuel SidneyThe damage and losses by pilferage of certain descriptions of goods are enormous.
Rides on Railways|Samuel Sidney
British Dictionary definitions for pilferage
pilferage
/ (ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ) /
noun
the act or practice of stealing small quantities or articles
the amount so stolen
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