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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Thievish \Thiev"ish\, a.
1. Given to stealing; addicted to theft; as, a thievish boy,
a thievish magpie.
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2. Like a thief; acting by stealth; sly; secret.
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Time's thievish progress to eternity. --Shak.
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3. Partaking of the nature of theft; accomplished by
stealing; dishonest; as, a thievish practice.
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Or with a base and biosterous sword enforce
A thievish living on the common road. --Shak.
[1913 Webster] -- {Thiev"ish*ly}, adv. --
{Thiev"ish*ness}, n.
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