stealage

[stee-lij]

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noun

the act of stealing.
losses due to theft.

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Origin of stealage

First recorded in 1860–65; steal + -age

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