sneak thief

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Definitions of sneak thief words

noun sneak thief a burglar who sneaks into houses through open doors, windows, etc. 1
noun sneak thief a person who steals paltry articles from premises, which he enters through open doors, windows, etc 0
noun sneak thief a person who commits thefts in a sneaking way, without the use of force or violence 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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cutpurse — a thief who stole purses by cutting them from the belts to which they were attached