a. [ L. furtivus, fr. furtum theft, fr. fur thief, akin to ferre to bear: cf. F. furtif. See Fertile. ] Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy;
A hasty and furtive ceremony. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Stealthily by theft. Lover. [ 1913 Webster ]