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stealage

[stee-lij]

noun

  1. the act of stealing. steal.

  2. losses due to theft.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of stealage1

First recorded in 1860–65; steal + -age
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Example Sentences

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Or of the American public functionary, who said that his annual gains were 'one thousand dollars salary, besides the cheatage and stealage?'

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

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