First Known Use: before 12th century
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thief
noun \ˈthēf\
: a person who steals something
plural thieves \ˈthēvz\
Full Definition of THIEF
: one that steals especially stealthily or secretly; also : one who commits theft or larceny
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Origin of THIEF
Middle English theef, from Old English thēof; akin to Old High German diob thief
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THIEF Defined for Kids
thief
noun \ˈthēf\
plural thieves \ˈthēvz\
Definition of THIEF for Kids
: a person who steals : robber
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