English Explanatory Dictionary

pilferage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The individual act or recurring practice of stealing items of low value, especially in small quantities, for which the legal term is petty theft.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-pilferage.wav

Word forms

pilferage pilferages

Etymology

From pilfer + -age.

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