Filch

/fΙͺltΚƒ/

The meaning and definition of Filch, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Something which has been filched or stolen.
  2. An act of filching; larceny, theft.
verb
  1. To illegally take possession of (especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.
    β€œHey, someone filched my wallet!”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms larceny theft filcher pilferer thief

Origin

From Middle English filchen.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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