larcenous

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lar·ce·nous

(lär′sə-nəs)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or involving larceny: a larcenous scheme; with larcenous intent.

2. Guilty of or given to larceny.

lar′ce·nous·ly adv.

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Noun

larcenous - having a disposition to steal

thievishness

dishonesty - the quality of being dishonest

larcenous

adjective

Tending to larceny:

thievish.

Translations

larcenous

adj → diebisch; larcenous activities → Diebstähle pl

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