pilferage

[ pil-fer-ij ]
/ ˈpɪl fər ɪdʒ /
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noun

the act or practice of pilfering; petty theft.
something that is pilfered.

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Origin of pilferage

First recorded in 1620–30; pilfer + -age

Words nearby pilferage

pileum, pileup, pileus, pilewort, pilfer, pilferage, pilgarlic, pilgrim, pilgrim bottle, pilgrim fathers, pilgrim's progress
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Words related to pilferage

misappropriation, thieving, steal, thievery, crime, touch, lift, pinch, robbery, stealing, burglary, theft, pilfering

Example sentences from the Web for pilferage

  • The damage and losses by pilferage of certain descriptions of goods are enormous.

    Rides on Railways|Samuel Sidney

  • The imperfect protection of a tarpaulin was, and is, a great temptation to pilferage.

    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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