Definitions for: Filch


[v] make off with belongings of others



Webster (1913) Definition: Filch (f[i^]lch), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Filched
(f[i^]lcht); p. pr. & vb. n. Filching.] [Cf. AS. feolan to
stick to, OHG. felhan, felahan, to hide, Icel. fela, Goth.
filhan to hide, bury, Prov. E. feal to hide slyly, OE.
felen.]
To steal or take privily (commonly, that which is of little
value); to pilfer.

Fain would they filch that little food away. --Dryden.

But he that filches from me my good name, Robs me of
that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.
--Shak.

Synonyms: abstract, cabbage, hook, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, purloin, snarf, sneak, swipe

See Also: steal

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