About The Word Cutpurse
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Cutpurse
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What's The Definition Of Cutpurse?
[n] a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cutpurse: dip | pickpocket Related Terms | Find terms related to Cutpurse: Cutpurse In Webster's Dictionary \Cut"purse`\ (k[u^]t"p[^u]rs`), n.
One who cuts purses for the sake of stealing them or their
contents (an act common when men wore purses fastened by a
string to their girdles); one who steals from the person; a
pickpocket
To have an open ear, a quick eye, and a nimble hand, is
necessary for a cutpurse. --Shak.
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