About The Word Light-fingered
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Light-fingered
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What's The Definition Of Light-fingered?
[adj] having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets; "a light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault"- Harry Hansen; "the light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era"- Time
Synonyms | Synonyms for Light-fingered: adroit | nimble-fingered Related Terms | Find terms related to Light-fingered: See Also | Light-fingered In Webster's Dictionary \Light"-fin`gered\ (l[imac]t"f[i^][ng]`g[~e]rd),
a.
Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering;
addicted to petty thefts. --Fuller.
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