STOUTHRIEFF, Scotch law. Formerly this word included in its signification
every species of theft, accompanied with violence to the person; but of late
years it has become the vox signata for forcible and masterful depredation
within or near the dwelling house; while robbery has been more particularly
applied to violent depredation on the highway, or accompanied by house-
breaking. Alison, Princ. Cr. Law of Scot]. 227.