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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, pilgrimage, Pilgrimage of Grace, pilgrim bottle
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Words related to pilferage

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

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 Sidney

  • The 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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