thief

One who commits the act or crime of theft.

The bramble Rubus fruticosus. Compare theve-thorn.

A person who steals, or is guilty of larceny or robbery; one who takes the goods or property of another without the owner’s knowledge or consent; especially, one who deprives another of property secretly or without open force, as opposed to a robber, who openly uses violence.

A person guilty of cunning or deceitful acts; a lawless person; an evil-doer: used in reproach.

An imperfection in the wick of a candle, causing it to gutter.

A tin can to which a small line or becket is attached, used as a drinking-cup by sailors. It is made heavier on one side, so that it will capsize when it is dropped in the water.

A thief-tube.

Same as hermit-crab.

Synonyms Pilferer, Pirate (see robber), pickpocket, cutpurse. See pillage, n.

One who steals; one who commits theft or larceny. See theft.