Associations to the word «Purloin»

Wiktionary

PURLOIN, verb. (transitive) To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
PURLOIN, verb. (intransitive) To commit theft; to thieve.

Dictionary definition

PURLOIN, verb. Make off with belongings of others.

Wise words

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