noun (plural thieves) Etymology: Middle English theef, from Old English thēof; akin to Old High German diob ~ Date: before 12th century one that steals especially stealthily or secretly
THIEF
Meaning of THIEF in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012