Pil·fer v. i. [imp. & p. p. Pilfered p. pr. & vb. n. Pilfering.] To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practice petty theft.
Pil·fer·ing, a. Thieving in a small way. --Shak. -- n. Petty theft. -- Pil*fer*ing*ly, adv. ◄ ►