v. i.
v. t. To take by petty theft; to filch; to steal little by little. [ 1913 Webster ]
And not a year but pilfers as he goes
Some youthful grace that age would gladly keep. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who pilfers; a petty thief. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Thieving in a small way. Shak. --
n. Petty theft. [ R. ] Sir T. North. [ 1913 Webster ]