Thiefly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθiːfli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thiefly is an adjective meaning (now rare) Like a thief; thievish.
Meaning
(now rare) Like a thief; thievish.
More Meanings
- (rare) Like a thief; thievishly.
Example Sentences
...here he was, bent on one last thiefly act.
What great is living so thiefly!!! (Like a thief).
In bantering gusto he went right on with his thiefly enterprise.
Rogues are characters with some expertise in thiefly abilities and more specialized knowledge of arms than that possessed by Fighters.
Word Forms
- thievely
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thiefy, thievish, thievious, thieflike, theftuous, nimble-fingered.
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