stealage

[ stee-lij ]

noun

1. the act of stealing. steal.
2. losses due to theft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stealage¹

First recorded in 1860–65; steal + -age

Example Sentences

Uncle Sime writ back 'You infarnel thief, you, put in "stealage" and keep the whole on't.'

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