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verb
- 1. steal (something): formal, humorous "he must have managed to purloin a copy of the key"
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purloin something (from somebody/something) to steal something or use it without permission. We purloined a couple of old computers from work. Definition of purloin verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
purloin. verb. These are words and phrases related to purloin. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of purloin. ROB. Synonyms. filch. steal. seize. rifle. lift. carry off. appropriate. help oneself to. rob. hold up. stick up. raid. steal from. loosely. thieve. loosely. burgle. loosely. burglarize.
The term "purloin" suggests a sense of deception or dishonesty, and is often used to describe acts of theft or fraud. Those who are found guilty of purloining may face legal consequences, such as fines or imprisonment, and may also suffer damage to their reputation or social standing.
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Define purloins. purloins synonyms, purloins pronunciation, purloins translation, English dictionary definition of purloins. tr.v. pur·loined , pur·loin·ing , pur·loins To steal, especially in a stealthy way.
to take or carry away for one's self; hence, to steal; to take by theft; to filch. Purloin verb. to practice theft; to steal. Etymology: [OF. purloignier, porloignier, to retard, delay; pur, por, pour, for (L. pro) + loin far, far off (L. longe). See Prolong, and cf. Eloign.]
To put off; prolong; delay. To set back or aside; put away; remove. To remove, carry off, or take for one's self; hence, to take by theft; filch; steal. To practise theft. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English. intransitive verb To practice theft; to steal.
