Where does “pilfer” come from?
Pilfer comes from Middle English pilfre, from Old French pelfre, of unknown origin.
pilfer (English): To steal in small quantities, or articles of...
Definitions
- To steal in small quantities, or articles of...
Ancestry of “pilfer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | pilfre | booty |
| 2 | Old French | pelfre | booty; loot |
Words derived from “pilfer”