Definitions
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Word origin
Coined in Middle English (as larceni) between 1425 and 1475 from Anglo-Norman larcin (“theft”), from Latin latrocinium (“robbery”), from latro (“robber, mercenary”), from Ancient Greek λάτρον (látron, “pay, hire”). Doublet of latrociny.
Used in a sentence
““Why are you walking around,” inquired Oedipa, “with your eyes closed, Metzger?” “Larceny,” Metzger said, “maybe they'll need a lawyer.””
“That young man already has four assaults, a DUI, and a larceny on his record.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Theft”7 letters
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