plagiary

noun pla·gia·ry \ˈplā-jē-ˌer-ē, -jə-rē\

plural pla·gia·ries

Definition of PLAGIARY

archaic : one that plagiarizes

Latin plagiarius, literally, kidnapper, from plagium netting of game, kidnapping, from plaga net, trap

First Known Use: 1601

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